Maintenance technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Business unit: Howden Compressors Geographical location: Renfrew Main purpose of job Support Production by maintaining the safe and efficient running of machine tools and ancillary equipment through Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and breakdown repair. Support this effort by aiming to identify and rectify root causes of machine problems. Support the business in general by helping to maintain a safe and efficient workplace through general site maintenance. Accountabilities Carry out the maintenance and repair of machine tools and ancillary equipment as required by breakdown situations, PPM routines, company Standard Practice Instructions and departmental needs to ensure best uptime of machine tools. Maintain audit and machining history requirement by ensuring appropriate Maintenance Dept. documents are completed. Identify and rectify root causes of machine problems using the technical information available in machine manuals, drawings and back-up from machine manufacturers’ service department to ensure best uptime. Interact and respond to all aspects of Lean Manufacture supporting cost reduction, efficiency, delivery and Quality improvements. Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards in compliance with Company policy to ensure safe working environment. Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours Time-served Electrical Engineer with mechanical experience or Mechanical Engineer with electrical experience working on CNC and conventional machine tools. Proven CNC fault-finding and repair experience, Mag, Millturn, Holroyd, Toyoda Proven problem-solving and ability to work unsupervised. Good communication Skills Desirable skills, knowledge & behaviours Fork lift licence Lifting & slinging certification Flexibility Experience of working in a similar environment General Environmental Health and Safety awareness Complexity and creativity Ability to explain problems to people with varying technical knowledge. Ability to multitask and prioritise workload What we do As part of Chart Industries, Howden is a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products providing service and support to customers around the world in highly diversified end-markets and geographies. We work in partnership with our customers, wherever they are, to deliver sustainable and customised solutions. For over a century we have built a strong global network of experts that is formed from responsive local service and delivery teams, in more than 100 countries Our Values Our values are the principles by which we do business. We deliver our promise by living these values which supports our culture. Our values define who we are, what we believe in and are fundamental to our success WE ENABLE OUR CUSTOMERS SUCCESS, WE RECOGNISE THE VALUE OF PEOPLE, WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, WE ADAPT AND INNOVATION & WE DO THE RIGHT THING Take a look at this video, see how Howden is evolving not only for its customers but for a brighter sustainable tomorrow.