Who We Are
Abbott has a presence in over 160 countries and has over 113,000 employees. Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny (R95 A02A) is Abbott’s 7th manufacturing site in Ireland.
The facility is a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
What Is This Position
As Manufacturing Technician, you will provide technical support relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment.
You will monitor machine output on the shift to ensure all cells are running to cycle time, to meet specific targets.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Install and validate equipment
2. Conduct scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults
3. Perform skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems
4. Lead on maintenance and/or process issues
5. Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics
6. Certify and train manufacturing associates in the production processes
7. Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing-related issues
How Does This Role Fit Into The Organisation
You will report to a Process Engineering Manager on a team of approximately 20. Your team will include process engineers and manufacturing technicians.
What We’re Looking For
1. Minimum level 6 qualification (Trade or Third level equivalent)
2. Electrical and mechanical skills are desired
3. Technical and fault-finding skills
What’s In It For You
1. Pension
2. Healthcare
3. Bonus
4. Life insurance
5. Disability insurance
6. Paid maternity leave
7. Parental leave
8. Adoptive leave
9. Flexible working
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr