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