Maintenance Technician
Summary
Maintenance Technician supporting the setup, repair, and maintenance of process and production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on minimising equipment downtime through effective preventive and corrective maintenance while operating in full compliance with EHS and GMP requirements.
Responsibilities
1. Carry out intensive planned preventative maintenance activities across all manufacturing and production equipment
2. Support production by ensuring equipment is set up correctly and maintained to minimise downtime
3. Respond to equipment breakdowns efficiently, ensuring issues are addressed, eliminated, and documented
4. Communicate effectively within the maintenance team to support daily operations and performance improvement, including structured shift handovers
5. Ensure full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice across manufacturing, utility, and facility areas
6. Apply EHS policies and procedures including contractor safety and permit-to-work systems
7. Utilise permit-to-work and other safety systems to control maintenance activities
8. Coordinate preventive maintenance execution with relevant departments in line with schedules using Maximo
9. Maintain flexibility to support changing production and engineering requirements
10. Ensure maintenance activities comply with the site Quality Management System
11. Support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for newly installed equipment and systems
12. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintainability and support implementation
13. Maintain asset management and preventive maintenance processes in line with cGMP and site SOPs
14. Ensure spare parts and change parts procedures are followed for storage, usage, and re-ordering
15. Execute and document unplanned maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures
16. Complete GMP documentation supporting batch activity, equipment qualification, and maintenance work
17. Utilise electronic systems such as Maximo and Training Manager for documentation and handovers
18. Provide technical support to production teams for machine maintenance and troubleshooting
Requirements
19. Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical discipline and/or a Diploma in Engineering
20. Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
21. Strong technical writing capability for GMP documentation
22. Good knowledge of GMP, HPRA, FDA regulatory requirements, and health and safety legislation
23. Strong communication and decision-making skills
24. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
25. Good computer skills and experience using electronic maintenance and training systems
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