Manufacturing Technician x 12

4 months ago


Kilkenny, Ireland Abbott Full time

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians across area's such as Surface Mount Technology, E Beam, Packing and Puck. In this role you will provide technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment utilizing technical expertise, technical manuals, schematic drawings, precision tools, and test equipment. You will utilize data reports on equipment and systems to generate improvement initiatives, monitor machine output on the shift to and ensure all cells are running to cycle time, to meet specific OEE targets. Perform and/or participate with conducting routine maintenance checks to ensure the operational efficiency of machines and production equipment is maintained to the desired standards. Monitor processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, create a comprehensive report for resolution methods, familiar with asset maintenance software (Maximo preferable).

Your main responsibilities will be:

Activities include conducting scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults and undertaking repairs, and selecting, engaging, and working with outside contractors.

Performs the most complex skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems.

Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

Good understanding on day-to-day operation for conveyors, depositors, p&p machines, and weighing machines.

Assist in the compilation and presentation of technical feedback on engineering performance relating to yield output.

Lead on maintenance and/or process issues and to work independently or as a team member.

Monitor production processes, running diagnostic tests with products and equipment, and create a comprehensive report for resolution methods

Certifies and train manufacturing associates in the production processes.

Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.

Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.

Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Min level 6 in technical related discipline.

Electrical and mechanical skills are desired..

Must have excellent knowledge with industrial machines and the mechanical industry, as their expertise is crucial in keeping the safety and security of all production staff.

Experience within a Computerized Maintenance Management Work Order system environment.

Technical and fault-finding skills

Surface mount technology experience an advantage.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

Family health insurance,

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Fantastic new facility

Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.



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