CREGG are hiring for a Maintenance Technician to work in a leading Medical Device Manufacturer in Galway.
Days, Evenings, Nights available Job Specification Position: Maintenance Technician Location: Galway, Ireland Department: Engineering / Facilities / Operations Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Engineering Manager Role Summary The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities within a regulated medical device environment.
The role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime and compliance with quality and safety standards.
For more information contact: Mark - or Key Responsibilities Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on production and facility equipment in accordance with maintenance plans and GMP standards.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
Support production teams by ensuring equipment is operating at optimal performance.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable medical device standards.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement projects.
Assist in installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Support audits and regulatory inspections as required.
Contribute to initiatives in lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.
Qualifications & Experience Essential: National Craft Certificate (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar) or equivalent technical qualification.
3+ years experience in equipment maintenance within a high-volume regulated manufacturing environment (preferably medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronics).
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, INDCRG Skills: manufacturing preventative maintenance maintenance service hand tools mechanical breakdown