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Engineering Technician

On-site
  • Galway, Connaught, Ireland
Technician & Toolmaker

Job description

Our Client, a leading MedTech company  in Galway is looking for an Engineering Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support for existing production processes, products, equipment and materials with a key focus on Changeovers, Preventative Maintenance, Machine Up-Time and Process Yield.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Solution focused, diagnosing and implementing permanent solutions to manufacturing issues in a structured problem-solving approach.
  • Technical responsibility for OEE Metrics Yield & Downtime, communication/escalation of critical downtime events and appropriate recovery resolution planning.
  • Support equipment/product changeovers while implementing continuous improvements to reduce changeover times (SMED).
  • Responsible for completing the equipment preventative maintenance (PM) ensuring continuously improved of PM’s to optimize equipment performance.
  • Manage and maintain spare parts inventory to minimized equipment downtime.
  • Design jigs & fixtures to meet manufacturing requirements and continuously improving existing processes.
  • Follow safe systems of work, taking care of personal health and safety, and that of other. Eliminating or reducing risks where practicable by complying with site safety rules and instructions and reporting hazards to management for prompt action.
  • Collaborate with production team to ensure correct prioritization of daily/weekly action.
  • Training relevant Production Operators in correct use of process equipment and in product specifications as required.

Job requirements

  • The successful candidate will ideally have previous trade experience (Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic etc.) or NFQ Level 6 in a Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Electrical).
  • Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Six Sigma certification – Highly Desirable.
  • Process experience in Grinding, Moulding, EDM and/or Laser processes – Distinct Advantage.
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible while managing multiple ongoing tasks.
  • Enthusiastic and positive attitude in dealing with people.
  • A hands-on approach to diagnosing and fixing manufacturing issues.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues in a systematic approach.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.


Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies


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