INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITES

Our client a cork based Multinational Medical device manufacturing Company is recruiting for Maintenance Technicians. Openings will have a contract duration of 6 months.

SUMMARY OF JOB

Support the preventative and predictive maintenance programmes by carrying out effective maintenance routines and repairs to prolong the useful life of the equipment in designated Departments. Support the facilities team when required and liaison with contractor’s onsite. Give maximum availability and reliability to the site assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technicians are required to be fully aligned to designate departments within Operations.

2. Ensure maximum maintenance support for the departments is provided at all times.

3. Provide support to the Facilities team and systems to maximise equipment uptime for the departments in accordance with the requirements of the company.

4. Support the companies manufacturing programme, by ensuring response times to equipment breakdowns are kept to a minimum.

5. Involvement in the department Reliability Centred Maintenance programme is essential.

6. Assist the department in achievement of world class M.T.T.R. and M.T.B.F. metrics.

7. Support the implementation and upkeep of the the Companies Manufacturing equipment Excellence Programme.

8. Support the Companies Manufacturing Equipment Excellence strategy to enable achievement of all goals and objectives set out for the Technical Services Department.

9. Promote an environment of continuous improvement and innovation in line with lean thinking and Manufacturing Equipment Excellence.

10. Lead and implement the Total Asset Care program within the Departments.

11. Participate and implement the 5s program within the Departments and technical Services areas.

12. Support N.P.D. and N.P.I. projects during development and introduction to the facility.

13. Promote and participate in the Technical Services Continuous Improvement Process.

14. Reporting of work status on a timely basis to the maintenance coordinators and Departments Leaders and team leaders.

15. Maintain a log of activities carried out on equipment i.e. actual hours worked, spare parts used, equipment downtime etc using the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

16. Ensure compliance to all aspects of the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

17. Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the GMP requirements.

18. Ensure all hazardous and non hazardous materials are disposed in line with company procedures

19. Minimise the environmental effects of all work that a technician performs.

20. Responsible for the safe & efficient operation of equipment onsite

21. Responsible for ensuring contractors comply with company environmental policy regulations & also for waste management within areas of responsibility

22. All employees are responsible for minimizing both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.

23. To adhere to all the company’s procedures as detailed in the relevant CSOP’s.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Communication skills

Highly motivated

Strong work Ethic

A flexible approach to work

Initiative and Innovation

Team orientated

Continuous Improvement Focused.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL:

Strong electrical and electronic repair and diagnostic skills

Experience in pneumatic and hydraulic fault finding and repair

A clear understanding of robotics

Experience with high speed manufacturing equipment

Experience with maintenance of Vision systems

Experience with Windows Networking

Some Programming Experience

Have programming knowledge for Logic Controllers, Drives, HMI

Demonstrate levels of theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Relevant working knowledge of an FDA regulated industry and GMP requirements. Experience working in a Cleanroom environment

Good computer skills.

A 3rd Level Qualification in automation systems or Mechtronics

DESIRABLE:

Previous experience working with a CMMS preferably Maximo within a maintenance environment

Minimum 3-5 years experience in an FDA maintenance environment.

Experience with Label printers and label placement equipment

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF THE JOB HOLDERS RESPONSIBILITIES