Engineering Technician - Days: South Dublin

Engineering Technician - Days: South Dublin.

As a Maintenance Technician you will provide support to operations through effective execution of the planned preventive maintenance program across the range of automated assembly equipment.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations Engineering, working closely with shift and day teams to deliver and continuously improve maintenance programs, while coordinating preventive maintenance for production equipment across the site.

Responsibilities:

• Execution of planned preventive maintenance activities across a range of high volume, fully automated assembly lines
• Working with reliability engineer on admin of maintenance plans, task lists and work orders in CMMS (SAP)
• Continual review of PM activities for effectiveness and improvement opportunities
• Deputise as needed for Reliability Engineer in scheduling, release, distribution and reconciliation of PM work orders
• Collaboration with wider engineering team to effectively and efficiently coordinate PM tasks
• Assist as required with validation and qualification of new and existing equipment including acceptance trials and PM implementation.
• Deal/liaise with vendors, suppliers and local engineering shops;
• Involved in analysing customer complaints and internal quality issues and assist as needed in drawing up improvement programmes for equipment to eliminate these defects being produced.
• Assist with the training of new recruits and apprentices as required.
• Participate in companywide continuous improvement initiatives, working in teams as required and utilising appropriate quality tools as applicable.
• Maintain appropriate recording and reporting systems on all engineering related matters (e.g. breakdowns, maintenance etc.).
• Full utilisation of all current and new IT/processing systems e.g. SAP.
• Maintain highest 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.

Education & Experience requirements:

• Mechanical fitter trade preferred however alternative trades and/or other third level engineering qualifications will be considered.
• At least 3 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing or process environment. 
• Cross-skilled technical experience on highly automated production equipment preferred with working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and automated systems.
• A scientific approach to problem solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximise productivity and yield
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.