Performance Carbon - Engineering Service Technician

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE

The Engineering Services Technician has direct responsibility for the safe, efficient repair and preventative servicing of manufacturing equipment and site facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

• Ensure that all Health & Safety at work regulations and Company thinkSAFE / EHS policies are complied with at all times.
• Perform preventative servicing and equipment breakdown repairs in a timely & effective manner.
• Perform preventative servicing and breakdown repairs of facility and associated services in a timely & effective manner.
• Diagnose the root cause of equipment & facility breakdowns and perform high quality repairs to prevent repeat failure. Recommend future improvements that will eliminate / drastically reduce the risk of future failures for the same reason.
• Work in a proactive manner to ensure backlog work and tasks are completed as quickly as possible.
• Complete all maintenance documentation and logs fully and to the correct standard. This includes uploading comprehensive entries into the CMMS (C-works system).
• Work in a methodical, organised & structured manner at all times.
• Work overtime to support the business at times of high workload or to provide absence or holiday cover.
• Support the Engineering Services Lead in the planning and scheduling of planned and unplanned work.
• Support the Engineering Services Lead with the management of external contractors.
• Ensure that high standards of 6S are maintained within the Maintenance Workshop and Maintenance Stores area at all times. This includes the completion of all daily 6S tasks and the associated checklists.
• Support the Engineering Services with the controlling of all machine spare parts, maintenance tools & equipment.
• Liaise with others within the Engineering Services team and ensure handover reports are generated and clearly communicated to peers.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives across site.
• Carryout reasonable tasks as requested by the Engineering Services Lead.

Key Performance Indicators

• Maintenance KPI’s to include: -
  • PPM Schedule adherence,
  • Repair completion rate,
  • Workload balance,
  • Percentage of equipment with active PPM plans.
  • Factory delivery performance & lead time.
• H&S metrics to include LTA & Near miss reporting.
• 6S Audit scores
• On-time completion of training.

Leadership and Performance Management

• Role model thinkSAFE behaviour.
• Set high standards of behaviour and competence and inspire high performance from team members.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

Additional Requirements

• Time served apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline.
• Electrical engineering knowledge / hands on skills.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge / hands on skills.
• Working knowledge of PLC's, Robotics and other control systems.
• Experience in fabricating.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Be prepared to work a variety of shift patterns to support the business. This can range from regular days’ work through to 24/7 continental style shift pattern but will be communicated in advance.
• Able to identify critical parts and check order levels.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration.
• A level of capability in general computer skills to include CMMS (C-Works) plus MS Office packages.
• Ability to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Excellent time management, planning and leadership skills.
• Must have a high safety awareness of self, others and surrounding environment.
• Right to Work in the UK

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