Location: Waterford
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Three Shift Cycle (subject to business needs)
Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 basic salary + 25% shift premium where applicable
Key Requirements
Qualified Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter or Equivalent Trade.
OR
Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in Engineering or Technical Science
- Previous experience in a medical manufacturing environment (ideally 3+years).
- Experience in maintenance and repair in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP and six sigma requirements.
- Basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems and automation processes.
- Process Validation experience desirable.
The Role
Seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join the Engineering Team at APS Materials.
This role will focus on the maintenance, troubleshooting and optimisation of production equipment, ensuring machinery operates efficiently and downtime is minimised. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical background, with experience working o in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Report to Plant Manager or designated representative.
- Support the quality of the manufacturing and validation processes through the Company’s management systems: Quality, HR, OHS.
- Support the Engineering Team and third party contractors with various tasks and projects as required.
- Preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, setup & commissioning of production and plant equipment.
- Continuous improvement of production equipment & process, by identifying and implementing projects to improve and maintain reliability & optimum operational effectiveness.
- To be familiar with all relevant SOPs, equipment validation and controls for the operation and safe running of production & be trained in machine operations.
- Maintenance planning: plan the scope of work required, ensure all spares are in stock and available, organize & supervise external vendors where necessary.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Assist with training of operators on set up, fault correction, adjustment, etc.
- To work both as a team and on your own initiative using Root Cause Analysis to prevent reoccurring problems & maintain strict quality control levels.
- Co-operate and participate fully in training and development in cross-skilling, upskilling & other job-related competencies.
- Assist in new installations of production equipment, upgrades and modifications working and training with equipment manufacturers.
- Maintain and present appropriate technical data to internal / external audit and inspection groups and Customers.
- Develop your engineering and technical capabilities and skills to ensure ongoing process requirements can be effectively achieved and continually improved.
- Other duties as delegated by Engineering Managers.
Skills / Attributes
- Excellent trouble shooting skills.
- Can-do solution focused attitude.
- Multitasking skill to respond quickly in fast paced production environment.
- Professional interpersonal, self-presentation and communication skills.
- Positive approach to ISO standards, policy and procedures.
What We Offer
- Permanent full-time position
- Competitive salary with shift premium opportunities
- Private medical insurance
- Defined Contribution pension scheme with employer matching up to 4%
- Life assurance cover:
- x2 salary (single)
- x4 salary (married)
- Study Support Scheme
- Career development opportunities within a professional manufacturing environment
Additional Information
- Employment subject to satisfactory medical assessment, toxicology testing, and two references
- Six-month probationary period applies and may be extended if required
Pay: €40,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterford, County Waterford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ordinary Degree in Engineering or Technical Science (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
