Maintenance Technician - County Kildare. Hours: Shift work days, evenings & nights: 12.5 hour shifts The role: On a day-to-day basis, as Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for responding to machine breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance on assets and maintaining the factory in good working order. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance service to production. Ensure that production equipment operates efficiently, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy. Responsible for carrying out planned work assigned by management and proactive tasks that increase throughput, yield and reduce waste. Core Responsibilities: Carry out the execution of the Preventive Maintenance and Condition Based program. Provide maintenance support, entering data into CMMS system, updating equipment records, and participating in continuous improvement follow up. Having a cost control consciousness. Electrical and Mechanical trouble-shooting. Electromechanical repairs to high-speed PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic components and control systems. Performance of PM routines. Support Production Team in achieving targets. Closely monitor line and machine performance and intervene on line as soon as any deterioration in occurs. To be observant & work off own initiative when a fault is detected & to take action based on your best judgment on whether to effect immediate repair or not. As part of the technical Maintenance team, work with equipment suppliers on new equipment and installations and modifications. Provide mentoring and coaching to shift technicians. Co-operate and participate fully in training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies. Responsible for completion of your planned work, inputting data into the CMMS system. Ensure Maintenance Manager is aware of any problems, and adhering to escalation policy. Observing all on-site and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Health and Safety. Using all resources such as manuals, service contracts etc. to aid in breakdown recovery. Ensure all parts are ordered by the end of shift. Ensure that all relevant information is passed to both the maintenance manager/supervisor and the next shift. Maintain workshops to a high standard. Follow all up to date stores and parts procedures. Assist with ensuring apprentices receive appropriate training relative to their trade. Recording of all damage to equipment and reporting to department. Control of contractors and acting as Liaison Person as and when required. Interested applicants should have: Relevant trades qualification - electrician or fitter Minimum 3 years experience in similar role in a manufacturing environment Possess mechanical and electrical maintenance experience and/or qualifications. Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality, Health and Safety. Be familiar with planned preventative maintenance. Experienced in fault finding and problem solving. Comprehensive knowledge of high-speed mechanical systems, electrical systems, automation and PLC control systems. Knowledge and experience in maintenance organisation and systems. Good PC Skills required to input data onto CMMS (computerised maintenance management system). Skills: electrician fitter maintenance technician