Maintenance Technician - 4-Cycle Shift

About the role

Johnson & Johnson's Vision team is looking for Maintenance Technicians for 4-cycle shift roles in Limerick, Ireland. The technician supports manufacturing operations by keeping equipment, machinery and systems running efficiently, safely and in line with quality standards, helping to maximise reliability, minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support systems
• Troubleshoot equipment faults to minimise production downtime
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, repairs and maintenance activities
• Inspect equipment routinely and document findings in line with GMP requirements
• Escalate technical, safety and quality issues in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow safety, quality and compliance procedures (GMP, SOPs)
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma
• Support equipment qualification, validation and audits, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams
• Help identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions

Required profile

• Minimum Level 6 qualification (120 credits) in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline (essential)
• Proven hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience with automated or high-volume equipment (robotics, PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, vision systems)
• Ability to work shifts in a fast-paced production setting

Required skills

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments
• Attention to detail and documentation skills
• Teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities

What we offer

• Pay of 35,000 plus a 33% shift allowance
• Comprehensive training and ongoing career development
• Progression pathways into Engineering, Reliability, Automation or Leadership roles
• Benefits package and a collaborative, inclusive team culture