Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

About the role

Dawn Meats, a premium meat processor supplying supermarkets, foodservice and restaurants, is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter for its Kildare town production site. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and provides technical and problem-solving support for the plant and maintenance teams. It is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Support and execute plant-specific maintenance strategies to meet key performance goals and overall maintenance performance.
• Assist production so that schedules are met and issues are resolved promptly.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with relevant standards.
• Carry out work orders safely and in line with company procedures.
• Upload completed job details to a handheld mobile field device.
• Build in-depth knowledge of all site mechanical equipment and complete all paperwork.
• Follow site health and safety rules and complete training and SOP reviews on compliance.

Required profile

• Time-served Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) with a minimum of 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime and on-call work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Machines and process equipment, controls and automation.
• Electrical and mechanical installations, maintenance and refrigeration systems.
• Good written and oral communication and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.