Temp (12 Month) Maintenance Technician

Job Summary REQUIREMENTS - Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or NN Diploma with a Millwright Trade qualification - 3–5 years’ maintenance experience within an automotive manufacturing environment - Working knowledge of TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance), Preventative and Predictive Maintenance programmes, and OEE improvement initiatives - Experience supporting high-volume assembly/production lines - Knowledge of AC/DC drives, preferably SEW and Siemens - Strong Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal programming skills - Ability to configure IP addresses and troubleshoot machine performance - Knowledge of Siemens Servo, Profibus, Interbus, Profinet/Profisafe, and S7 Distributed Safety - Robotics experience with FANUC, KUKA KRC2/KRC4, and Universal Robots, including sealer programming and mastering - Mechanical knowledge of pumps, conveyors, and lift systems - Work shifts, weekends, overtime, and emergency hours - Effective communication, computer literacy, fault-finding, and problem-solving skills RESPONSIBILITIES - Analyze and correct equipment performance deviations from manufacturer specifications - Identify and source critical equipment spares - Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in line with health and safety standards - Analyze breakdowns and implement preventative measures to prevent recurrence - Perform routine and non-routine maintenance - Support maintenance teams with fault-finding to maximize plant availability and readiness - Maintain backups of critical operating files, including PLC, robot, and AC/DC drive programs