CREGG Recruitment are currently hiring Manufacturing Technicians for nights, weekend or Evening shift with a world leading medical device company in Galway, Ireland

Email: stephencoen@cregg.ie 

Phone 0861030418

Shift work: This is based on a night shift Sun-Thurs approx 11pm-7am. Weekend shift is Sat and Sun 6:30am-6:30pm & 2x 8 hour weekday shifts and evening shift 3:00pm-11:00pm Mon-Frid

Salary:  Excellent rates given and 27.5% premium for night shift and 25% for weekends and 20% for evenings

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

Key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Technician:

• Strong Electro/Mechanical background with hands on experience with electrical and mechanical instrumentation. Experience in high volume automation / robotics an advantage.
• Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems or workshop machining desirable
• Yield Management – Ability to manage yield on an hour by hour basis and analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement
• Problem Solving –  Strong mechanical problem solving skills essential. Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records
• Experience in a Healthcare medical device manufacturing environment highly desirable
• Microsoft office proficient – Able to analyse data in Excel and draw logical conclusions
• Communication skills. Ability to explain and communicate issues effectively
• Team work – Ability to work with Operators & as part of a Core Production team – Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience in process improvements including tooling / fixture design, build and implementation
• Ability to work on own with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills important

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager.
• Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers in developing, trouble shooting, standardising and improving existing production methods and procedures
• Assist ME’s in investigating and implementing new production methods
• Assist ME’s in design methods, part sourcing and documentation
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment, changes and improvements
• Interface with a variety of internal personnel and with outside vendors when necessary while performing the above
• Take responsibility for preventative maintenance procedures with an assigned process or area