Maintenance Technician

About the role

West Pharmaceutical Services is hiring an onsite Maintenance Technician in Dublin who must be present for all scheduled workdays. The role manages the maintenance and repair of operating equipment, liaises with external contractors and uses the preventative maintenance system according to predetermined guidelines. It reports to the Maintenance Lead Technician and includes mentoring apprentice electricians.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair moulding equipment such as moulding machines, automation/robots, water heaters, oil heaters, conveyors and hot runner controllers
• Work with Production Managers to troubleshoot equipment and plant problems
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers for continuous improvement and business development
• Attend, schedule and facilitate internal meetings to set priorities and assign tasks
• Solve customer-related issues together with the Quality department
• Research and implement new maintenance and manufacturing processes with approved vendors, under the Operations Manager's direction
• Instruct others and help train employees on new processes or systems
• Comply with site environmental, health and safety requirements, and support Lean Sigma programmes

Required profile

• QQI Level 6 trade qualification (minimum)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred but not mandatory
• At least 3 years of experience, including 2 years troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic drawings
• Physical ability to lift 35 lbs continuously and 75 lbs occasionally, and to exert up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Up to 13 business days of travel per year

Required skills

• Knowledge of PLC programming and electrical work
• Sound knowledge of CMMS and MS Office (a plus)
• Other certifications are a plus

What we offer

• Annual base salary of EUR 43,560 to EUR 55,440, with possible variable compensation
• Day shift from 8am to 8pm, 2-shift cycle
• Paid time off, tuition assistance, leadership development and performance-based bonuses
• Volunteer opportunities and international career opportunities