Senior Maintenance Technician (Automated Manufactu.

Senior Maintenance Technician (Automated Manufacturing)

Location: Kilkenny Full-Time | Permanent

Hartley People Recruitment is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a highly automated manufacturing operation in Kilkenny.

This is a hands-on technical position focused on maintaining, troubleshooting and improving automated production equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing equipment faults, carrying out preventative maintenance and supporting improvements in equipment reliability and production performance.

Applicants should have strong technical experience in automated manufacturing, with a background in mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical maintenance. Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous, although candidates from high-volume automated production environments, including food manufacturing and packaging, will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, automated and pneumatic production equipment.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Investigate recurring equipment faults, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve OEE, yield and cycle times.
• Use CMMS and maintenance records to track equipment performance, identify trends and manage maintenance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, modifications and upgrades.
• Work with engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues and maintain production efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and practical support to other technicians and production personnel where required.
• Assist with equipment training and the development of operating and maintenance procedures.
• Liaise with external contractors and specialist equipment suppliers when required.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with safety, quality and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Essential.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in manufacturing maintenance, equipment maintenance or a similar technical role.
• Strong hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated technical capability in mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical fault-finding, with a working knowledge of associated automated production systems.
• Experience diagnosing faults on complex production machinery and implementing effective repairs.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Experience investigating recurring equipment problems and identifying root causes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing performance measures such as OEE, yield, downtime and cycle time.
• Experience using CMMS or equivalent maintenance management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment documentation and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise maintenance activities and respond effectively to production issues.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience maintaining high-speed automated production lines.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic systems, sensors, motors, drives and automated control systems.
• Experience with PLC fault diagnosis or troubleshooting automated control systems.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, validation, commissioning or upgrade projects.
• Knowledge of structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience providing technical guidance or training to other technicians and production personnel.

Rewards

• Competitive salary and applicable allowances.
• Strong benefits package.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Long-term career development opportunities within an advanced manufacturing environment.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to [email protected] or call Nigel on 051 878813 for a confidential discussion.

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