Senior Manufacturing Technician.

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Location: Kilkenny Full-Time | Permanent

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

This is a senior, hands-on technical position suited to an experienced technician who can take ownership of equipment performance, resolve complex technical issues and drive improvements within a regulated production environment.

The role requires a high degree of autonomy and strong capability across mechanical, electrical, automated and pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, automated and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out and optimise preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations into equipment and process issues, using data and structured problem-solving techniques to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve OEE, yield and cycle time .
• Use CMMS and equipment performance data to identify trends and recurring faults.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives relating to manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Support equipment installation, validation, modification and upgrade activities.
• Act as a technical point of contact for equipment-related issues, providing guidance to technicians and production personnel.
• Train and certify manufacturing associates on equipment and production processes.
• Coordinate external contractors and specialist technical interventions where required.
• Ensure maintenance and technical activities are completed in accordance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience within a regulated manufacturing environment .
• Extensive hands-on experience working with automated manufacturing equipment .
• Strong technical capability across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems .
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex, high-speed production equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and systematic problem-solving capability.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Good understanding of equipment and manufacturing performance measures including OEE, yield and cycle time .
• Experience using CMMS or equivalent maintenance management systems.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Experience contributing to equipment installation, validation, upgrades or process improvement projects.

Senior-Level Capability

The successful candidate will be expected to

• Work independently and take ownership of equipment performance and technical issues.
• Lead improvement activities through to implementation and measurable results.
• Make sound technical decisions within a live production environment.
• Communicate effectively across Engineering, Quality and Operations.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to other technicians and production personnel.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and drive permanent solutions rather than short-term fixes.

Rewards

• Competitive salary and shift allowance, where applicable.
• 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.

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