Special Metals Wiggin are Hiring!
Special Metals is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-Nickel, high performance alloys. Special Metals is owned by Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), which is a global conglomerate operating in more than a dozen countries that manufactures complex metal components and products. for power generation, aerospace, space exploration, military and other mission-critical applications.
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment, and respect that embraces the differences in who we are.
The Hereford operation is the major UK production facility in PCC Metals & Forgings Group and we now have an exciting/ challenging opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mech/Elec) to join the Special Metals Wiggin (SMW) Engineering team.
Purpose of the Role:
To provide engineering support within the team and the wider business, ensuring planned maintenance and equipment failure issues are completed consistently and in a timely manner.
Essential Functions:
- Carry out fault diagnosis of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and provide rapid response to breakdown situations within the Maintained Areas.
- Execute planned preventative maintenance tasks according to the plant schedule.
- Undertake Engineering Planned Maintenance activities within the Department.
- Ensuring adherence to the CMMS requirements is mandatory so the company has a record of breakdown occurrence / time for the justification of improvement projects.
- Ensure an effective face to face shift handover where there is a follow-on shift.
- Ensure that safe working conditions are always maintained in conjunction with company 6’s and Risk Assessment policies both in associated Areas and Responsible plant equipment.
- Adopt and pursue a working style that will continually improve and enhance work practices within allocated area.
- Assist with the improvement methods of reducing plant downtime and increasing plant efficiencies within the areas of responsibility, using modern improvement techniques/updates.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Carry out Health and Safety (6s) improvements within the areas as directed by the Engineering Team leader.
- Ensure that all engineering plant areas are correctly serviced, maintained and calibrated.
- Assist in the development and skills training of the Apprentices allocated to the Team.
- Be flexible within departments to assist others where extra Resource/Knowledge may be required.
Education/ Qualification/ Experience:
- Served a recognized apprenticeship or HNC maintenance/manufacturing engineering qualification or similar.
Person Profile:
- Able to communicate, persuade and influence effectively at all levels.
- An analytical problem solver, distilling complex issues into coherent solutions and taking action.
- Ability to meet complex and demanding requirements within demanding timescales.
- Able to network and build relationships, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Self-reliant, flexible and resourceful.
- Demonstrates assertiveness, determination and perseverance.
- Self-motivated — able to set own goals and deliver against them.
- Enthusiastic and able to enthuse others.
- Positive attitude and approach to all issues.
- Solution oriented.
Benefits:
- Attractive Hourly Rate + Shift Allowance (3 x 8 Hours shift of - 6am - 2pm/ 2pm -10pm & 10pm - 6am, on a weekly rotation).
- Contributory Company pension.
- 25 days annual leave + Statutory Bank Holidays.
- Quarterly Site based performance bonus.
- Life assurance x 4.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Work Environment -
This is a plant/sire based role working in a heavy engineering /manufacturing environment, providing diverse and exciting challenges.
(The post holder may come into contact contact with technology or equipment controlled by local and/ or US government legislation and will be required to undertake specific security screening protocols).
Work Location: In person
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