Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed converting equipment from manufacturers such as Bobst, Martin/FFG, Tanabe, Gopfert and Sun Automation.
Calibrating and maintaining print cylinders, registration systems, anilox rolls, doctor blade assemblies and rotary die-cutting cylinders to ensure precise product quality.
Maintaining high-speed feed systems, vacuum transfer tables, folder-gluer belts and associated equipment to minimise jams and production stoppages.
Maintaining, flushing and calibrating automated hot-melt and cold-glue systems and associated inspection sensors.
Troubleshooting multi-axis servo drives, encoders, PLCs and automated control systems responsible for machine timing and synchronisation.
Supporting quick changeovers by improving machine setup, recipes and adjustment processes to minimise downtime between product changes.
Identifying and eliminating chronic equipment losses and recurring failures.
Supporting root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Reviewing and optimising maintenance routines to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Working closely with Production colleagues to build strong relationships and minimise disruption to manufacturing.
Accurately recording maintenance activity, findings, spare parts and corrective actions within the CMMS.
Supporting continuous improvement, Maintenance Excellence and reliability-focused projects.
Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with site procedures and engineering standards.
Person Specification
We are looking for a technically skilled and proactive engineering professional who enjoys working with complex, high-speed machinery and solving problems in a fast-paced production environment.
You will ideally have
A recognised engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Maintenance Engineering.
Experience maintaining high-speed converting, printing, packaging or similar multi-station production machinery.
Strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, with experience of servo motors, precision gearboxes, pneumatic actuators and electronic sensors.
Experience troubleshooting automated machinery involving multiple axes, drives, PLCs and machine-control systems.
The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams and mechanical drawings.
Experience with precision mechanical adjustment and alignment, using tools such as dial indicators, calipers and gauges.
An understanding of machine timing, synchronisation and registration within high-speed production equipment.
Experience working with industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP or Profibus would be advantageous.
Experience with PLCs and HMI systems, with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or similar platforms desirable.
Experience maintaining or troubleshooting automated strapping, bundling or palletising equipment would be beneficial.
Experience using a CMMS to manage preventative maintenance, work orders and spare parts.
A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify the root cause of issues rather than simply fixing the immediate problem.
The ability to work effectively with both Maintenance and Production teams.
This is an opportunity to use your engineering expertise to make a real difference to the performance of our Conversion operation. You will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving machine reliability and ensuring our high-speed finishing equipment delivers the quality and output our customers expect.
What we can offer you
Competitive salary
Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
Pension scheme & Life insurance
Share Save scheme
Income Protection
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
Cycle to Work and shopping discounts
We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.”
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