About this role
Our client, Plazamont Limited t/a Dan Morrissey and Company, based in Bennekerry, Co. Carlow, is currently seeking Plant Mechanics for immediate start at their facilities in Co. Carlow, Co. Kildare & Co. Wicklow.
- Qualifications:2-3 years’ Plant Mechanic experience required.
- Mechanic Certification preferred but not essential.
- There are no minimum academic requirements.
- Further training will be provided on-the-job as required.
- General Duties / Responsibilities / Experience:- To maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service machinery and equipment used in quarries, quarrying and related activities- To ensure that all plant machinery is operating efficiently and safely, to minimize downtime, and to support the overall productivity of the plant- To perform regular maintenance checks on plant machinery, including mixers, conveyors, pumps, crushers, and batching systems.- To conduct preventative maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment and minimize breakdowns.- To lubricate machinery, replace worn parts, and ensure all components are in good working condition.- To identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in plant equipment and diagnose problems accurately.- To repair or replace faulty parts, ensuring that all machinery is returned to full operational capacity in a timely manner.- To perform both scheduled and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.- To ensure all work is conducted in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.- To maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections performed on plant equipment.- Essential knowledge includes mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as the ability to diagnose and fix issues promptly to ensure smooth plant operations- Essential knowledge includes strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, and excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills- Essential skills include application of relevant health & safety and environmental legislation, performance of system checks and adjustments on machinery, and monitoring of inventory supply for required equipment- Candidates must be competent to assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades- Candidates must be competent to monitor stock levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance and order parts and supplies as needed- A mechanic qualification or certificate is a bonus but is not mandatory- 2-3 years’ of proven relevant experience as a Plant Mechanic is required.
- Experience in the quarry industry is a plusAnnual remuneration: €36,605.00; Pay rate €18.05 per hourWork Locations:- Dan Morrissey Business Park, Bennekerry, Co. Carlow- Quarry, Clonmelsh, Co. Carlow, R93 WP83- Ballyburn Upper, Castledermot, Co. Kildare- Charles Stewart Parnell Quarry, Balleese Wood, Rathdrum, Co. WicklowNumber of hours work each week: 39