Our client, Booth Precast Products Limited t/a Booth Concrete Products, based in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facility in Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.
Qualifications:
2-3 years’ Plant Mechanic experience required. Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential. There are no minimum academic requirements. Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.
General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience:
- To maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service machinery and equipment used in the production of concrete
- To ensure that all plant machinery is operating efficiently and safely, to minimize downtime, and to support the overall productivity of the plant
- To perform regular maintenance checks on plant machinery, including mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.
- To conduct preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment and minimize breakdowns.
- To lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and ensure all components are in good working condition.
- To identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in plant equipment and diagnose problems accurately.
- To repair or replace faulty parts, ensuring that all machinery is returned to full operational capacity in a timely manner.
- To perform both scheduled and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
- To ensure all work is conducted in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- To maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on plant equipment.
- Essential knowledge includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as the ability to diagnose and fix issues promptly to ensure smooth plant operations
- Essential knowledge includes strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
- Essential skills include application of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation, performance of system checks and adjustments on machinery, and monitoring of inventory supply for required equipment
- Candidates must be competent to assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades
- Candidates must be competent to monitor stock levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and order parts and supplies as needed
- A mechanic qualification or certificate is a bonus but is not mandatory
- 2-3 years’ of proven relevant experience as a Plant Mechanic is required. Experience in the concrete industry is a plus
Annual remuneration: €34,000.00; Pay rate €16.77 per hour
Work Location: Booth Precast Products Limited, Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.
Number of hours work each week: 39
If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to info@crewitresourcing.com or call 019020688 to enquire for more details.