This permanent Die Maintenance Technician role in Carrickfergus involves servicing, stripping, inspecting and rebuilding die-casting tools for a leading manufacturing business. The successful candidate will diagnose and repair tooling faults and production breakdowns, carry out die modifications and component replacements, and perform TIG and stick welding repairs. Working from engineering drawings to fine tolerances, the technician will also complete maintenance records and inspection documentation while supporting manufacturing operations. Applicants should have a mechanical maintenance, tooling, toolroom or fitting background, with practical welding skills and the ability to read technical drawings. The salary is negotiable and includes excellent shift premiums, with strong long-term career prospects within the organisation.
Die Maintenance Technician Great Salary + Premium Location: Carrickfergus Job Type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Die Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Carrickfergus. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a mechanical maintenance, tooling, toolroom, or fitting background to secure a well-paid position with excellent shift premiums and long-term career prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, strip, inspect and rebuild die-casting tools
- Diagnose and repair tooling faults and production breakdowns
- Carry out die modifications and component replacements
- Perform TIG and stick welding repairs
- Work from engineering drawings to fine tolerances
- Complete maintenance records and inspection documentation
- Support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement activities
- Maintain high standards of health and safety
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance
- Experience in mechanical maintenance, tooling, toolroom, fitting, or die maintenance
- TIG and/or stick welding experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Willingness to work shift patterns
- Shift Premiums 24/6 andamp; 24/7
- Rotating Shifts: +36%
- 3 Shift Rotation: +22%
Benefits
- Well-paid permanent opportunity
- Attractive shift premiums
- Excellent pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Employee discount scheme
- Additional holidays and holiday purchase scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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