Engineering Shift Technician

Bd Medical

Irl Dun Laoghaire, Dublin South

Job Description Summary. The Engineering Shift Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, overhaul, adjustment and modification of all plant and production equipment, as well as the fabrication of new and replacement equipment. The Engineering Technician will also be involved in trouble shooting and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: To install, modify and maintain the full range of production equipment. To continuously improve the production operations. This includes: Specifically, fine tuning production equipment to increase output. Reducing downtime and reducing waste. To maintain production lines at optimal performance. To work to the highest engineering standards. To assist in the complete validation of new and existing equipment including acceptance trials, debugging etc. To deal/liaise with vendors, suppliers and local engineering shops. To become involved in analyzing customer complaints and internal quality issues and assist in drawing up improvement programs for equipment to eliminate these defects being produced. To assist with the training of other Engineering Technicians, new recruits and apprentices as required. To fully participate in companywide continuous improvement initiatives, working in teams as required and utilizing appropriate quality tools as applicable. To maintain appropriate recording and reporting systems on all engineering related matters (e.g., breakdowns, maintenance etc.) Full utilization of all current and new IT/processing systems e.g., SAP. To maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping to ensure area, machines and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean condition. Correct and/or report unsafe conditions and other faults. Educational Requirements: Good knowledge of the Mechanical and Electronic Systems associated with high volume manufacturing equipment and hold a Third Level Qualification in one of those disciplines or the National Craft Certificate together with additional specialized training and experience. Previous Experience: Relevant industrial experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximize productivity and yields. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Relevant PC skills. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2155 days ago