Mechanical Technician - Pharmaceuticals - Carlow - 11-Month Contract
With worldwide demand for their life-changing oncology treatment increasing; one of our global pharmaceutical clients is looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their team to support multiple capital projects taking place onsite in Leinster.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a state-of-the art fill-finish facility and the company's first stand-alone vaccine and biologics plant outside the US.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide effective technical support to Production in all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation, and modification; perform detailed maintenance, calibrations, PMs and troubleshooting.
2. Required to operate and clean the process equipment as necessary.
3. Maintain process and production equipment, ensuring ongoing preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting and repairs to ensure continuous, reliable and repeatable operation of all equipment; drive Total Productive Maintenance.
4. Ensure effective management and equipment shutdown scheduling, ensuring resources are available, thereby minimizing downtown.
5. Support maintenance planning and preventative maintenance through completion of planned and emergency work orders, calibrations, PMs etc.
6. Document maintenance work, including upgrades, made to existing equipment, including preventative maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation and records of repair history.
Requirements:
7. Time serviced MAMF Apprenticeship or equivalent Certificate/Diploma in an Engineering or related discipline is required.
8. Prior experience in a Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulated pharmaceutical production environment is essential.
9. Extensive hands-on experience of preventive/reactive maintenance.
10. Understanding of mechanical/electrical/Instrumentation / pneumatic processes.
11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related computer applications required, with excellent communication skills on technical subjects.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply now
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