Process Technician (Days)

CREGG Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Technician with Injection Moulding expereince for a large multinational medical device client based in Galway. 

For full details call Mark Halligan on 091 700814 or email markhalligan@cregg.ie

About the job:

Purpose: Part of core team to respond to equipment, yield and process related issues, implement corrective and preventative actions to eliminate repeat instances.

• Weekend Shift – Saturday & Sunday – 6.30am – 6.30pm, and two 8 hour shift's during the week 6.30am – 2.30pm.

Job Purpose

Part of core team to respond to equipment, yield and process related issues, implement corrective and preventative actions to eliminate repeat instances

 Key Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers in developing, trouble shooting, standardising and improving existing production methods and procedures. A strong focus will be on supporting Injection Moulding core polymer processes.
• Take a lead role in the troubleshooting, repair and rebuild of both Hot runner and Cold runner systems.
• Maintain a critical spares inventory for key Injection Moulding maintenance items to minimise downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on Injection Moulding equipment.
• Execution of mould changeover’s and equipment setup’s as part of production runs.
• Assist ME’s in investigating and implementing new production methods.
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment, changes and improvements.
• Perform equipment qualifications and validations, including report writing etc.
• Interface with a variety of BSIL personnel and with outside vendors when necessary while performing the above.
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager.

 Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Min HETAC level 6 qualification in Engineering, Polymer Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Injection Moulding equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of tooling design, tooling materials & qualifications.
• General manufacturing processing knowledge with at least 2 years previous experience in a similar role.
• PCT experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.

Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision.