Machine Build Technician (Fitter/Toolmaker)

CREGG Recruitment are currently hiring qualified fitter/toolmakers to work on a PERMANENT basis with a leading medical device client in Galway. 

About the job:

Purpose: Working alongside Automation and Mechanical Engineers the successful candidate will work on new machine builds. Excellent opportunity to progress to Engineer level.

Shift work: This is a day shift role with a 1pm Friday finish

Industry Sector:  Our client is a world leader in the manufacture of less-invasive medical devices.

Responsibilities:

• Required to take a lead role in the mechanical build or upgrade of equipment. This person needs to show ownership / accountability for builds and upgrades assigned.

• Provide technical leadership on equipment build related issues.

• May be required to perform the role of a mentor to new hires / apprentices
• Work closely with mechanical design team to ensure that the equipment is built according to Boston Scientific specifications and is properly handed over to commissioning or manufacturing.
• Must be competent in reading mechanical drawing packages
• Must have a knowledge of pneumatics and competent in reading pneumatic schematics
• Identify build issues with drawing package and relay information to engineer
• As part of the build team, this person is expected to work closely with internal resources to complete equipment related projects.
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager / Supervisor.
• Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements
• Actively participate in departmental and plant Continuous Improvement through participation in Value Improvement Projects and Lean Business Process Projects as well as departmental standards etc.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Must have qualifications in the trade of a Toolmaker or Fitter 
• Experience of building to mechanical and pneumatic drawings
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team & on own with minimum supervision

• Good communication skills combined with an imaginative and creative approach to problem solving.