Maintenance Technician

Our Client, a leading medical device company in Roscommon are hiring a Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Production Process Support:

  • Work with Engineers to develop, troubleshoot, standardize, and improve existing production processes and procedures.

  • Assist Engineers in investigating and implementing new production methods.

  • Support Engineers in design methods, part sourcing, and documentation.

• Equipment Design and Maintenance:

  • Design, specify, manufacture, test, and document production equipment changes and improvements.

  • Set up equipment and facilitate changeovers as required.

  • Calibrate equipment and perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs).

  • Change injection moulds as needed to support production requirements.

  • Take responsibility for preventative maintenance procedures within an assigned process or area.

• Process Improvement and Troubleshooting:

  • Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

  • Provide process support and troubleshoot production issues, identifying equipment faults and implementing corrective actions.

• Environmental and Safety Compliance:

  • Ensure environmental impact is considered in relation to purchasing, waste management, recycling, and energy usage.

  • Communicate any concerns about environmental impact, health, or safety issues to the Manager.

  • Conform to the requirements of the quality and environmental management system.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Interface with internal personnel and outside vendors as necessary to support equipment maintenance, sourcing, and improvements.

  • Support cross-functional projects as required.

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Undertake ad hoc duties and projects as required by the Business Unit Engineering Manager.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Fitter, Toolmaker, Electrician, or Mechatronic qualification.

Experience:

• Previous experience working in a dynamic cleanroom manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry.

• Experience in the following areas:

• Changeovers and troubleshooting on injection moulding equipment.

• Multivac packaging systems.

• Extrusion blow moulding processes.

• Running automated production lines.

• Ultrasonic welding.

• Proven ability to complete maintenance tasks on a range of production equipment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve equipment faults effectively.

• Experience implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and scheduled PMs.

• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work on own initiative with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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