Maintenance Project Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, producing lightweight foams for various markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. The company also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems. On a strong growth trajectory, Zotefoams aims to increase revenue and profitability significantly in the coming years.

Role Responsibilities

• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to address chronic equipment issues and eliminate repeat failures.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and repair of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems beyond routine shift-level scope.
• Major repairs, equipment rebuilds, component replacements, and system upgrades on production and facility equipment.
• Evaluate equipment condition and determine appropriate repair strategies, materials, and methods.
• Coordinate planned maintenance activities with production to minimize operational disruption.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Maintenance Technicians as required.
• Aid in the introduction, installation, commissioning, and modification of new production and facility equipment.
• Lead or support equipment improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Modify existing plant and equipment to support process improvements, modernization, and capacity enhancements.
• Support cost-reduction, efficiency improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and execute project work independently or in coordination with Engineering and Operations.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety procedures and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Verify equipment is safe before returning to production.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment hazards immediately.
• Work with external contractors and service providers for maintenance and project work.
• Assist with the development of scopes of work, technical requirements, and execution plans.
• Coordinate contractor activities and monitor work to ensure compliance with site safety rules, procedures, and quality standards.
• Communicate contractor progress, issues, and risks to maintenance supervision.
• Document all maintenance activities, downtime, and parts usage in the Limble CMMS.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and equipment condition.
• Communicate clearly with production and maintenance supervision.
• Report the operational status of all equipment, including detecting and reporting faulty and abnormal equipment operation and a plan to return to production.

What you'll need

• Associate degree preferred.
• Advanced skills in maintenance with 8 to 10 years of work experience and education.
• Prior PPM system use.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules, work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills, able to communicate effectively to facilitate the cross-fertilization of ideas.
• Team oriented.
• Prior work experience with plastics/polymer manufacturing equipment a real plus!
• Travel and passport may be required.

Why Join Us?

At Zotefoams, we foster a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Our core values include Courage, Impact, and Respect. Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.