Maintenance Fitter

About Dawn Meats

Dawn Meats is a leading European food company specializing in premium quality beef and lamb products, exporting globally with over 12,000 employees across 13 countries. The company generates approximately €4.5 billion annually and strives for excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter to join our Engineering team in Charleville, County Cork. This permanent role involves ensuring the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing machinery within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on various beef processing equipment, including conveyors, motor/gearboxes, and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and troubleshoot issues to reduce operational downtime.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to design and implement preventative maintenance schedules to enhance equipment durability and performance.
• Replace and repair worn or faulty parts such as motors, bearings, belts, and hydraulic systems.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies during maintenance activities.
• Keep comprehensive records of all maintenance work and equipment history.
• Complete training sessions and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance.

Candidate Qualifications and Skills

• Fully qualified Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitter or an equivalent time-served mechanic with at least 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience.
• Proficient knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Experience working with machinery, process equipment, control systems, and automation technology.
• Competent in electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance, and refrigeration system management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, appropriate for the role’s demands.
• Excellent troubleshooting and logical problem-solving capabilities.
• Valid full driving license.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible availability for overtime and on-call duties.