Maintenance Technician

About the role

PCI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its Dundalk site. The role is a permanent, day‑shift position covering Thursday to Saturday (12‑hour shifts, 7 am‑7 pm). You will be responsible for keeping equipment running safely and efficiently in a GMP‑regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure timely machine change‑overs, stoppages and breakdowns to meet production targets.
• Perform planned routine maintenance and maintain schedules, guaranteeing safe, efficient operation in compliance with GMP practices.
• Conduct expert‑level fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Program PLCs and take part in technical projects to improve or create new processes.
• Design, develop and implement mechanical systems and equipment improvements.
• Create and manage Management of Change (MOC) documents through the QMS.
• Carry out Design of Experiments and other fault‑finding techniques to enhance processes.
• Follow safe work practices, report near‑misses and keep maintenance areas clean and secure.
• Adhere to routine maintenance schedules for all equipment and plant.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, liaising with the Engineering Supervisor and Operational Engineering Manager.
• Lead A3 problem‑solving activities and root‑cause analysis for major issues.
• Plan and implement engineering improvement projects, including validation.
• Advise on major repairs or maintenance needs and identify continuous‑improvement opportunities.
• Strip down, clean, re‑assemble production equipment and perform set‑ups to meet change‑over targets.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Required profile

• Willingness to work a day shift covering Thursday to Saturday (12‑hour shift, 7 am‑7 pm).
• Experience in a GMP‑regulated environment.
• Strong focus on safety and ability to follow EHS procedures.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns.
• Effective communication and teamwork with production and engineering teams.

Required skills

• PLC programming
• Electrical system fault finding
• Mechanical system fault finding
• GMP compliance
• Management of Change (MOC) creation
• Quality Management System (QMS) handling
• Design of Experiments (DoE)
• A3 problem‑solving methodology
• Equipment design and implementation
• Validation of engineering projects