We’re supporting our client, a leading plastics manufacturer based in Manchester, who are looking for a Electrical Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Electrical Mechanical Engineer will have experience in plastics manufacturing and fault finding / diagnosis of both electrical and mechanical systems.

Position Overview: As an Electrical Mechanical Engineer, you'll be a vital part of our operations, ensuring the seamless functioning of our equipment and facilities. Your primary focus will be to provide timely and comprehensive engineering support to ensure efficient production operations in line with high quality expectations.

Responsibilities for Electrical Mechanical Engineer:

• Fault diagnosis and repair of both electrical and mechanical systems
• Following safe ways of working, completing risk assessment’s
• Identifying root cause and resolving issues
• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks as per PPM Schedule
• Identifying Maintenance spares required and liaising with suppliers
• Providing technical support/input to projects and initiatives
• Routine maintenance, Repairs fabrication, Troubleshooting on all aspects of production equipment
• Conduct tool repairs and basic engineering duties in Toolroom i.e. Machining, Turning and Basic bench work
• Operate flexibly when working with production staff
• Assist with outside contractors when bought in to install or service equipment
• Be aware at all times of the safety hazards to yourself and others
• Assist in basic tool making (under guidance of Tool Room Supervisor)

About You:

• Ideally experience working within an extrusion manufacturers
• Effective technical skills (preferred)
• Apprentice trained
• 18th Edition
• Safety trained
• Qualification in manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience
• VFD’s – Motor Controller
• PLC’s – Programmable logic controller

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Electrical Mechanical Engineer, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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