Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Contract Type: Contract
Industry:
REF: 111184
Job Published: about 8 years ago

Job Description

Manufacturing Technician:
 
Due to continued expansion of their operations our client a well-established Multinational Healthcare organisation now require a qualified and experienced Manufacturing Technician.
 
The successful candidate will be part of core team to respond to equipment, yield and process related issues, implement corrective and preventative actions to eliminate repeat instances
 
This is an initial contract role based in Galway
 
Key Responsibilities of Manufacturing Technician:
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers in developing, trouble shooting, standardizing and improving existing production methods and procedures.
• Work on Electronic troubleshooting, PLC. Programming, electronic hardware interfacing.
• Maintain a critical spares inventory for key maintenance items to minimize downtime.
• Assist ME’s in investigating and implementing new production methods.
• Assist ME’s in design methods, part sourcing and documentation.
• Perform equipment qualifications and validations, including report writing etc.
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment, changes and improvements.
• Interface with a variety of company personnel and with outside vendors when necessary while performing the above.
• Take responsibility for preventative maintenance procedures with an assigned process or area.
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager.

 
Requirements of the Manufacturing Technician:
 
• HETAC Level 6 qualification ideally in Polymer Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision

 
Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to John Reid at The RFT Group / johnr@rftgroup.ie / on 01-2302400 / www.rftgroup.ie
 
The RFT Group, BioPharmaceutical Division specialise exclusively in the recruitment of scientists, engineers and executives for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.