Maintenance Shift Technician

What you're going to do
Perform daily inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks to ensure optimal functionality of equipment and facilities.
Assist in the creation, implementation, and tracking of an annual maintenance plan, adhering to budget constraints.
Execute daily and weekly maintenance schedules, particularly for machine lines (ML) and energy supplies.
Monitor inventory of critical spare parts to minimize downtime.
Contribute to developing solutions for technical challenges and troubleshooting equipment issues.
Supervise external contractors during repair or maintenance activities to ensure standards and timelines are met.
Manage, use, and maintain tools, equipment, and energy supplies effectively.
Prepare and maintain documentation for machinery, tools, and buildings, ensuring accurate records of maintenance activities.
Assist in creating an annual preventive maintenance plan to minimize unexpected equipment failures.
Prioritize cleanliness, order, environmental awareness, and safety on-site.
Develop technical specifications, standards, and manuals for equipment.
Ensure safety regulations are followed and that all equipment meets safety standards.
Contribute to the implementation of all safety regulations, such as machinery directives, fire permits, inspections, etc.
Promote a culture of safety and environmental consciousness within the team.
Your skill & knowledge
Strong electrical knowledge is essential:
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics accurately.
Understand and design start/stop control and main circuits for example 3-phase motors (including delta connection).
Know motor protection methods including overload protection and proper fuse application.
Understand and apply Ohm’s law and basic electrical calculations confidently.
Knowledge of motor components and protections (e.g., PTC sensors for overheating protection).
Familiarity with power factor (cos φ) and methods to improve it (e.g., capacitors).
Awareness of motor switch ratings and how to select them correctly.
Understanding of different electrical protections (fuses, thermal devices, contactors, etc.).
knowledge of LOTO.
Mechanical knowledge:
~ Mechanical maintenance and repair skills (less emphasis than electrical knowledge but still required).

Experience:
Preferably experience in:
Electrical and mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment.
Food industry or packaging sector is a plus.

Education & background:
Technical education related to electrical engineering, electromechanics, or industrial maintenance.
Formal training or certification in electrical maintenance is strongly preferred.
Practical hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
Soft Skills & responsibilities:
Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults.
Capacity to work alone on standby shifts in the factory without supervision.
Attention to detail and accuracy to avoid dangerous mistakes in a production environment.
Willingness to learn and improve electrical knowledge continuously.
Other considerations:
Broader candidate search allowed beyond those who worked at Viskase: candidates from related industries with relevant experience can be considered.
Candidate must demonstrate reliability and safety awareness due to the critical nature of the role.

Educations
~ Graduaat

What we offer you
Offer is discussed upon application