Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – VF Sint-Niklaas

As a maintenance engineer you are responsible for the good condition of all our installations in the warehouse, you will oversee the maintenance of the automated systems in a fast-paced production environment.

You will solve electrical and mechanical malfunctions, report to the Maintenance Manager, manage technicians and machine operators in your shift, make minor adjustments in PLC programs on S7 and promote safety and environmental awareness.

How do you make the difference?

What will you do:

You are responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the installations in our warehouse (Mini load, conveyors, erectors, winding machines, inline printers, ...). Both preventive maintenance and fundamental troubleshooting are part of your duties. You base yourself on plans, diagrams, or documents of the constructor. You participate in the improvement of the installations, with a focus on the optimization of PLC controls that contribute to process improvement or the comfort of our operators. You participate in the implementation and start-up of installations and/or machines: (electrical) switch boxes, PLC controls, electromechanical drives.... You keep inventory of our parts and give recommendations for orders.

How will you do this:

You will keep schedules and documentation up to date. You will provide technical assistance to technicians. You report to the Maintenance Manager and work closely with production supervisors, Machine operators and other technicians (in-house technicians and subcontractors). You direct the technicians and machine operators on your shift so that all work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a goal-oriented, performance-driven company, we strive to create a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees so they can be their true selves at work every day.

Skills for Success

You have at least a bachelor's degree (electromechanics or automation). You have at least 7 years of experience in a maintenance department of an automated company. You have a good knowledge of electromechanics and frequency controls. You have knowledge of PCS7, Tia Portal, Siemens S7, S7 graph. You are communicative and analytically strong. You can function both independently and in a team. You express yourself fluently in English. You have strong PC knowledge (Mail, office, ...). You can work safely and have no problem working at heights (Max. +/-25 meters). You like to work in shifts (Mon-Do: 6h-14h / 14h-22h; Fri: 6h-13h / 13h-20h).

What’s in it for you

We are committed to unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. Therefore,

we offer
comprehensive benefits that promote the mental, physical and financial well-being of all VF employees. When it comes to benefits, we are the total package such as meal and eco-cheques, pension plan, hospitalization insurance, bike lease opportunity, ...

Hiring Range

€39,360.00 EUR
- €49,200.00 EUR annually

Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Belgium is required for Non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient language skills may not be considered.

VF Diversity Vision Statement

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations.

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