Maintenance Technician

KOSTAL IRELAND GmbH, is a global manufacturing business which manufactures electronic devices for the automotive industry. With over 700+ highly skilled people on our team here in Ireland, located in Abbeyfeale in Limerick and Mallow in Cork.

As a family-owned company now in the hands of the fourth generation, we understand the importance of the right balance between work, family and leisure. We expect performance, passion and a high level of commitment, but as a KOSTAL employee you are always be part of a big family in which values like fairness and integrity are very important. Our Employees will have a particular mind-set focused on customer satisfaction and quality. Performance is rewarded at KOSTAL. In return we offer a highly competitive package in tandem with personal development opportunities in a challenging and encouraging environment.

Responsibility for overall maintenance of equipment.

Test Maintenance Technicians

Minimum certificate in engineering discipline or equivalent relevant qualification (NFQ Level 6).  The role is to maintain test equipment, troubleshoot hardware and software for test platforms like AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection), ICT (In Circuit Test), functional test, automatic assembly and automatic packing and implement process improvements.  The Technician is fully responsible to support the production / manufacturing area in order to meet productivity and efficiency targets.

Maintenance Technicians

Minimum certificate in engineering discipline or equivalent relevant qualification (NFQ Level 6).  The role is to provide production support to achieve KPI`s (Key Performance Indicators) by monitoring machines / equipment, diagnose and repair of machine failure and to follow maintenance plans to ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard. Individual must be able to promote safe working environment and have ability to work on electro-mechanical systems. Knowledge of pneumatics, computer/ PLC’s control, Servo Motor Drives, Vision systems and SAP would be an advantage.  Working knowledge of maximising equipment up time, Lean principles, JIT (Just In Time) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) / MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) would be beneficial.

Key responsibilities:-

Responsibility for overall maintenance of equipment.

- Preventative maintenance and monitoring of machines.

- Maximisation of machine up time and utilisation.

- To become familiar with all aspects of new equipment / technology including production processes.

- To carry out changeover of machines in line with production schedules and new product builds.

- Review machines / area on an ongoing basis, with a view to possible improvements.

- Responsibility for environmental issues within your area.

Experience:-

Experience in Electronic Manufacturing

Experience in high volume automation & PLC systems

Fault finding experience

Qualifications:-

Cert/Diploma in Engineering (NFQ Level 6 or 7)

Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronic

Knowledge & Skills:-

Knowledge in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, PLC's, Servo Motor Drives, Vision and SCADA systems.

Knowledge of field bus protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet)

Systematic approach to fault finding & process improvements

Process capability including 6 sigma approach & Measurement systems CMK / CpK

Effective documentation & reporting skills

Shift Pattern:

Option 1 _ 3x12hr shifts, rotating between days and nights, Monday - Wednesday and Thursday - Saturday.  A 25% shift premium applies while working this shift pattern.

Option 2 _ 3x12hr shifts, days only, Tuesday - Thursday

Benefits:

• Attractive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Service Awards 
• Performance Related Bonuses
• Recognition Awards
• Employee Referral Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle Scheme Initiatives Scheme
• Sponsored Training and Development / Lifelong Learning
• Subsidised Canteen
• Free Parking (on site)
• E-Charging Meters (on site)
• Career Break Opportunities