The Maintenance Technician carries out maintenance and repair work to electrical and / or mechanical installations or equipment (such as production machinery, rotating equipment, electrical installations, transport systems, buildings, facilities, and constructions), ensuring technical assignments are completed on time, safely, and according to specifications to support optimal production.
The Maintenance Technician operates within a production / technical department, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance. The main purpose of the job is to prevent malfunctions of the equipment, apparatus, machinery, or systems used in the production process.
The Maintenance Technician may also support other facilities such as R&D laboratories, office facilities, and technical buildings (utilities) and systems for logistics and storage. The job includes troubleshooting to keep the production process running and performing tasks to prevent future disturbances.
The role may be limited to a single technical discipline (such as construction, mechanical, rotating, electrical) or require skills in related technical areas. Depending on the facility's size, the number of Maintenance Technicians may vary in technical disciplines and expertise levels.
At the highest job level, the “all-round” Maintenance Technician is capable of troubleshooting and solving technical issues in an expert role.
Inspections and Preventive / Planned Maintenance :
* Checks and assesses the condition of handling equipment, pneumatic and / or mechanical / electrical installations based on maintenance schedules / checklists.
* Restores imminent defects and performs corrective maintenance activities arising from inspections.
* Signals potential flaws with details of the nature and severity, proposing solutions to avoid future problems.
* Orders spare parts and materials for maintenance.
* Works on planned maintenance activities and may supervise third-party technicians.
Malfunctions and Defects / Repairs :
* Troubleshoots malfunctions and defects in equipment, machinery, measuring and control systems.
* Assesses the nature and extent of problems and determines necessary repairs.
* Performs emergency repairs and necessary changes to equipment in consultation with the supervisor.
* Performs scheduled extensive repairs based on planning and instructions.
* Collaborates with colleagues on complex jobs and may supervise third-party technicians.
Modifications and Improvements :
* Carries out modifications and overhaul work based on work orders and / or instructions from the supervisor.
* Proposes improvements in equipment and machinery based on maintenance experience.
* Consults with management on quality and technical issues.
* Orders components from drawings.
* May perform various techniques (welding, lathe work, machining).
Reporting :
* Logs all maintenance activities in maintenance management systems to maintain a complete administration of equipment status and history.
Compliance :
* Works in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures.
* Signals potential hazards and takes appropriate action in unsafe situations.
Our Organisation :
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes, and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products, and nutritional know-how. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to any protected status. Please advise us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
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