Manufacturing Technician

Maintenance Technicians required  to maintain  3 new thermo forming machines for our Galway based medical device client. Training provided as these machines involve cutting edge technology. Candidates must have a toolmaker/mechanical background or relevant degree with a maintenance background.

Benefits: Permanent role with full benefits package provided

Available Shifts (shift do not alternate.If you choose day shift you stay on days etc)

Day Shift:1

Monday to Thursday; 8.00am to 4.30pm

Friday; 8.00am to 3.00pm

Day Shift:2

Monday 7am-4.30pm

Tuesday to Thursday; 6.00am to 4.30pm

Evening Shift: (16% premium)

Monday to Wednesday; 4.30pm to 2.30am

Thursday; 4.30pm to 1.30am

Weekend Shift: 1 (25% premium)

Friday 3pm to 10pm

Saturday 9am to 9pm

Sunday 8am to 8pm

Weekend Shift: 2 (25% premium)

Friday 8am to 8pm

Saturday 9am to 9pm

Sunday 8am to 8pm

Job Description:

• Strong Electro/Mechanical background with hands on experience with electrical and mechanical instrumentation. Experience in high volume manufacturing an advantage
• Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Motors or workshop machining desirable
• Polymer processing, Balloon Forming or Grinding process experience an advantage
• Yield Management – Ability to manage yield on an hour by hour basis and analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement
• Problem Solving – Strong mechanical problem solving skills essential. Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records
• Experience in a Healthcare medical device manufacturing environment highly desirable
• Microsoft office proficient – Able to analyse data in Excel and draw logical conclusions
• Communication skills. Ability to explain and communicate issues effectively
• Team work – Ability to work with Operators & as part of a Core Production team – Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience in process improvements including tooling / fixture design, build and implementation
• Ability to work on own with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills important
   

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager
• Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers in developing, trouble shooting, standardising and improving existing production methods and procedures
• Assist ME’s in investigating and implementing new production methods
• Assist ME’s in design methods, part sourcing and documentation
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment, changes and improvements
• Interface with a variety of internal personnel and with outside vendors when necessary while performing the above
• Take responsibility for preventative maintenance procedures with an assigned process or area