Machine Minder

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and passionate individual with a drive to succeed, to join a global company at their site in Ballymena.

Working Hours:
Day Shift

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 6:30am-6:30pm

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday - 6:30am-6:30pm

The job of Machine Minder involves working as a member of a team, reporting to the Department Manager/Supervisor. Effective liaison, team working and interaction with other operatives and supervisory staff is fundamental. The job role involves carrying out mechanical duties in relation to equipment used in the production environment, operating machinery and acting as first level maintenance. The role will encompass the maintaining and basic upkeep of the machinery.

Some of the role duties and responsibilities are listed below:

- Liaising with the maintenance department to report any faults/maintenance issues with machinery
- To adjust machines to obtain high performance, optimum yield and minimum bone
- Change blades/heads and correct settings
- Carry out daily yield test
- Carry out daily tests to ensure high performance of machines and adjust to obtain high performance
- Inspect and maintain product holders daily
- Sign off checklist and record faults and changes made
- Pre
- start checks are carried prior to commencing and checks carried out during the day:

- Check that all lines are running properly
- Check that all conveyor belts are running correctly
- Changing blades/Maintaining of the Heads inside and outside - Standards of performance are met when:

- Blades/Heads are changed according to work order schedule
- Tools and equipment used are monitored and recorded daily on Process Control Sheets - Standards of performance are met when:

- Equipment is signed out at start of shift and signed in at major break times and at end of shifts
- Took box inventory maintained
- Where trained, carry out other maintenance duties within the department
- Any other duties, that may be requested by the Manager

Essential

Desirable
- Good level of English - written, verbal and reading
- Mechanical aptitude
- Genuine interest in maintenance operations
- Willing to learn and flexible
- Good manual dexterity
- Able to cope with routine work
- Positive attitude to work and others
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Able to use own initiative and learn new skills
- Ability to make decisions
- Evidence of ability to complete and understand paperwork desirable
- Previous experience of making adjustments to industrial machinery desirable

Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.