International Automotive Components Group (IAC Group) is a leading global supplier of automotive components and systems, including interior and exterior trim. Our product portfolio spans across automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners and overhead systems to automakers around the world. The company has approximately 60 total locations and employs more than 17,000 people globally.

Role Responsibilities :

  • Maintenance of all electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on all machinery, robotics, lasers, ancillary, material handling equipment to maintain efficiency and utilisation of 95%.
  • Assist in implementing and maintaining proactive maintenance systems for PPM and TPM.
  • Route cause analysis to identify issues and provide 1st time fixes to reduce downtime. Fault finding and repair on electrical issues and mechanical faults on hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Effective and timely response to all breakdowns.
  • Adhere to all company HSE policies and procedures at all times
  • Comply with LOTO procedures at all times
  • Recommend improvements to equipment and processes to enhance quality and productivity.
  • Perform safety checks on all machines.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
  • Replace and repair parts on machines such as bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges and switches.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
  • Replace electrical parts and equipment as required
  • Observe and listen to mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.
  • Dismantle machinery to gain access to and remove defective parts.
  • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Repair or replace defective parts
  • Lubricate and clean parts as required.
  • Start machinery to test their performance.
  • Implement Continuous improvement activities to assist cost down at all times.
  • Any other projects or tasks assigned to you by management as required
  • Shift working and flexibility essential

Qualifications and Experience:

  • NVQ level 3 in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
  • Must have previous experience working in a high volume, high class, Automotive environment
  • Experience of working with injection molding machines
  • Experience in practical mechanical / electrical engineering
  • Demonstrate effective time management.
  • Experienced in Robotics. specifically, ABB 6 Axis robot / Fanuc and PLC Programming.
  • Knowledge of Quality systems such as IATF16949 / ISO 9000 a distinct advantage.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Team player- flexible on colleague cover and working outside normal hours.
  • Prepared to accommodate emergency call out (within reasonable parameters)
  • Understanding of IATF16949/ISO9001 Quality standards