As a mechanical maintenance engineer it was my responsible to provide breakdown maintenance support for all equipment on site. This could include conveyors, bearings, gearbox/motors, pneumatic/hydraulic, pick and place equipment, dryer/kiln, etc. Follow PPM schedules and condition routes to ensure equipment was to a high standard of condition and safety. Liase with team leaders and engineering managers with any reliability issues that could not be resolved within a breakdown… Show more As a mechanical maintenance engineer it was my responsible to provide breakdown maintenance support for all equipment on site. This could include conveyors, bearings, gearbox/motors, pneumatic/hydraulic, pick and place equipment, dryer/kiln, etc. Follow PPM schedules and condition routes to ensure equipment was to a high standard of condition and safety. Liase with team leaders and engineering managers with any reliability issues that could not be resolved within a breakdown situation and help arrange planned maintenance for any follow up work. Show less

As the senior mechanical engineer whilst still working shifts, the expectation was to become the go-to engineer for problems. There was no supervisors or engineering management on back shifts, so being decisive and competent in problem solving techniques as well as being able to communicate the problems and solutions to production leaders was key. The role also entailed the mentoring of apprentices, the supervision of the rest of the engineers on shift. Ensuring PPM (Planned… Show more As the senior mechanical engineer whilst still working shifts, the expectation was to become the go-to engineer for problems. There was no supervisors or engineering management on back shifts, so being decisive and competent in problem solving techniques as well as being able to communicate the problems and solutions to production leaders was key. The role also entailed the mentoring of apprentices, the supervision of the rest of the engineers on shift. Ensuring PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) schedules were met, all Planned corrective works were completed throughout the shift, All breakdowns are completed and logged correctly on the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) which was SAP. Whilst in this role became the site Pneumatic specialist, in which I would lead projects in pneumatic upgrades on plant machinery, from Using Didactic Fluidsim software to design and simulate pneumatic circuits, research and get quotations for required components, put together a timeline for the upgrade work and present this to the management teams (engineering, Production and Plant Managers). Once approved i would then carry out the work, Pneumatic panel building, installation and testing of all components ensuring machine processes remain unto standard. During these upgrades I would work closely with the onsite Functional safety to ensure all upgrades met PUWER standards.I would also be tasked with using CAD software to create 3D models and engineering drawings for components that we either lacked drawings of or modifications had been made to. This was especially helpful when a part cannot be purchased and has to be reverse engineered.As part of the plant engineering team I was also involved in 5S workshops and as a shift improving the workshop standards. W.I.P areas, COSHH cupboards, Cleaning stations, Location markings (pallet locations, W.I.P Storage, Machine tool locations ETC.) Show less

As a mechanical maintenance engineer my responsibilities were, reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, preventative maintenance, for all equipment on site. I was also tasked with finding and completing at least 1 cost saving project per year. I have completed several minor projects and one major project with full success to date. I am also tasked to suggest and implement continuous improvements to plant equipment to improve reliability, productivity, and waste reduction.In this time… Show more As a mechanical maintenance engineer my responsibilities were, reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, preventative maintenance, for all equipment on site. I was also tasked with finding and completing at least 1 cost saving project per year. I have completed several minor projects and one major project with full success to date. I am also tasked to suggest and implement continuous improvements to plant equipment to improve reliability, productivity, and waste reduction.In this time with 3M I also attended Solihull college in order to complete HNC/BTEC Level 4 in Mechanical engineering in which I was awarded a Merit.Units taken:First year - Engineering Further MathematicsEngineering ScienceMechanical PrinciplesEngineering DesignSecond year – CAD - SolidworksManaging Engineering ProjectThermodynamicsPLC and Robotics Show less

During my Apprenticeship with 3M, I was to attend college one day a week whilst working a 3-shift rotating pattern. Whilst at college I was completing my Level 2 PEO courses, Level 3 BTEC in manufacturing engineering, NVQ level 3 in mechanical engineering, Level 2 welding (MIG and ARC). Whilst at the company I was shadowing shift engineers gaining a knowledge of the site machinery, how they operate, types of automation etc. I also completed training course both in house and external i.e. Festo… Show more During my Apprenticeship with 3M, I was to attend college one day a week whilst working a 3-shift rotating pattern. Whilst at college I was completing my Level 2 PEO courses, Level 3 BTEC in manufacturing engineering, NVQ level 3 in mechanical engineering, Level 2 welding (MIG and ARC). Whilst at the company I was shadowing shift engineers gaining a knowledge of the site machinery, how they operate, types of automation etc. I also completed training course both in house and external i.e. Festo pneumatics and hydraulics etc. Later in the apprenticeship I was responsible for reactive breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance and Preventative maintenance. Show less

This was an advanced apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical and trim. In the role I was to learn on the job and college the skills required to remove, refit and repair vehicle components both bodywork and mechanical from suspension components to exhausts, fuel tanks to interior trim. This Role led to working within a fast-fit franchise of the company where I was performing servicing of vehicles, tyre replacements, Wheel geometry and mechanical repairs.