Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specialising in polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are shaping industry from the inside. Why don´t you join us?

As a Shift Technician, you will support day-to-day maintenance activities, including fault finding, preventive maintenance, project support, and continuous improvement initiatives across production equipment and systems. As a shift technician, you are the primary key person during morning shifts, afternoon shifts, night shifts, and weekends for plant stability and emergency response.

Key responsibilities

Liaise with the department head or engineer regarding tasks and assist in additional departmental activities as required.
Assist in problem-solving on plant systems, production equipment, and general plant services.
Act as a primary key person during the afternoon shift, night shift, and weekends for plant stability.
First responder for emergencies, alarms, and breakdowns during shift.
Continue with corrective action duties when no emergencies are present.
Coordinate with day-afternoon-night shift respectively, for proper handovers and unresolved issues.
Support new equipment installations and ongoing project implementations.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Accurately document work activities, maintenance reports, and logs in a timely and organised manner.
Maintain and ensure correct operation of the spare parts inventory system, following established policies and procedures.
Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities and implement improvements accordingly.
Promptly inform the department head of any maintenance issues that may cause disruption to production or plant operations.
Carry out fault-finding activities on production and general plant systems as required.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities, including HF72, HF78, and Marsa sites.
Report any breach of health and safety regulations by employees or contractors.
Supervise contractors on site, as directed by superiors.
Be part of the designated fire team.
Serve as a certified first aider on site.
Ensure adherence to company compliance standards and quality requirements, including IATF 16949.
Comply with and implement all health, safety, and environmental sustainability policies and procedures, as per EHS standards.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Company.
Compliance with the requirements of the ISO14001 environment management system and the ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system.
Responsible for reporting any hazards / near misses / incidents that you’re aware of immediately to the area management.

What we are looking for

HND or MQF Level 4 qualification in a relevant field and Wireman A and B licenses.
Experience within the field.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Computer literacy.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Shift Technician

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