Automation Technician What you need to know: Matrix Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Automation Technicianfor our client based in County Longford who specialises in manufacturing packaging and components for the polymer/plastics industry.
Your New Job: The Automation Technicianmain responsibility is toinstall, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise automation and control systems to ensure maximum production efficiency and reliability.
This is a permanent role on a 4-cycle shift day and night shifts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Perform fault-finding on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems; carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime.
Support commissioning, programming adjustments, and configuration of new automation systems; collaborate with suppliers and contractors during installation, testing, and validation.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities; ensure all automation systems meet safety, quality, and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14001).
Assist engineering and production teams with new product introductions and process improvements; contribute to initiatives that enhance equipment performance and reliability.
What are we looking for? Level 6+ in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation (or related) with 2+ years in automation systems, ideally in injection moulding or medical devices.
Skilled in PLCs (Allen Bradley/Siemens), robotics, sensors, vision systems, and interpreting electrical/mechanical schematics.
Proven ability in preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and working with pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with CMMS systems.
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Skills: PLC PLC Allen Bradley Siemens Troubleshooting Maintenance