Job Description

Mylar Specialty Films (Formerly Dupont Teijin Films) is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. Mylar Specialty Films is a 50/50 Joint Venture between Celanese Corporation and Teijin Limited. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe. The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland, and the Global Research & Development Operation is based at Wilton on Teesside. We currently have vacancies at our Dumfries Site for an Electrical & Control Technician

Mylar Specialty Films have an opportunity for an Electrical & Control Technician to join our maintenance team.

Successful applicants will have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship, have experience of carrying out a similar role or be looking for the next step in their career to develop into an Electrical & Control technician. You will become part of a flexible plant team required to maintain production equipment and maximize availability of the production assets through a combination of reactive, proactive, preventative and predictive maintenance methods.

Comprehensive training & development will be given to the successful candidate along with opportunities for personal development.

Responsibilities

Successful applicants will have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship, have experience of carrying out a similar role or be looking for the next step in their career to develop into an Electrical & Control technician.

You will become part of a flexible plant team required to maintain production equipment and maximize availability of the production assets through a combination of reactive, proactive, preventative and predictive maintenance methods.

Comprehensive training & development will be given to the successful candidate along with opportunities for personal development.

This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday days with a requirement to work longer shifts as required which includes 12-hour day shifts, night shifts and weekend working.

Qualifications

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidates will have:

• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience of fault finding.
• Understanding and experience of statutory electrical tests and inspections.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work and communicate in a team.
• Flexible to provide onsite support outside of normal working hours when required.
• Ability to update records in an accurate and timely manner.

The following experience would be advantageous, however comprehensive training & development will be given to the successful candidate:

• An understanding of 3 phase AC distribution.
• Experience of motor control circuits & variable speed drives.
• General working knowledge of PLC systems in particular Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley would be advantageous.
• Experience of control instrumentation and systems associated with process control.

This role comes with a competitive remuneration package from £39,000 depending on skills and experience; including optional company pension, health, dental and vision cover.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a valid work permit, if required.

The closing date for applications is April 13th.