Lead Technician, Manufacturing in Cork, Ireland

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Permanent contract

What you will do:

You will work within the manufacturing team, under self direction and minimal supervision, has responsibility for, including, but not limited to the following:

• Active & engaged member of cross functional line support team contributing to achievement of area goals and metrics. Lead point of contact to support staff and business functions. Interface for shifts to support staff.

• Carry out & schedule planned preventative maintenance on equipment. Servicing of mechanical, electrical and non-technical equipment. Proactively identify, activate and allocate issue resolution & permanent jobs to team members, to maximise equipment uptime.

• Lead fault finding and repairs tasks/ projects for unplanned down equipment, contact and coordinate service engineers where external assistance is required. Ensure control of & point of contact for subcontractors as required.

• Coordination & execution of installation of new plant and equipment.

• Maintain appropriate records in line with GMP requirements. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, GMP & EHS adherence, and ensure compliance with the 6S (Sorting, Simplify, Sweep, Standardise, Sustain, Safety) during maintenance work.

• Provide level 1 support of business systems issue resolution. Key support to IS service desk / Applications Support Team / supervisor to identify isues and respond to queries in a timely manner to ensure conformance. Understands level 2 & 3 issues.

• Champion & key input in the development of hardware and software maintenance and troubleshooting guidelines. Liaise with production department engineers and other support personnel and groups to identify and solve problems.

• Participate in tiered daily improvement process and update/inform appropriately in relation to equipment/technical issues. Lead production / NPI handover for maintenance and update key metrics / inputs.

• Subject matter expert in key area of maintenance & equipment. Trainer & training coordinator for maintenance team. Mentor to new and less experienced team members. May act as designee for more senior members of maintenance team, including engineering approval where deemed appropriate.

• Drive ‘Cost Reduction Initiatives’ across the site from providing ideas though to implementation. This should also include Energy Saving Opportunities (ESOs)

• Ensure training of the team is completed within the agreed timeframe

• Report of any accident, incidents and out of place findings. Maintain the workshop and maintenance stores areas in a tidy condition at all times.

• Take on adhoc projects from time to time as deeded necessary by Supervisor or representative

What you will need:

• Certificate /Diploma or Senior Trades in Electrical / Mechanical / Automation / Manufacturing is required. Diploma desirable.

• 7+ years’ experience working in a regulated environment and experience in maintenance or engineering required.

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in multiple key processes and /or equipment required.

• Formal training / certification in some of above expected.

• Expertise in reading specification & schematic drawings, interpretation of equipment manuals and working from same

• Strong numerical, investigative & problem solving skills

• High proficiency to source materials and generate quotations and award work.

• Driven, self-performing contributor, continuously striving for self-improvement.

• Willing to take on and familiarize with all relevant site systems as deemed necessary to complete the role.

• Demonstrated flexibility to work in different areas of the business.

• Excellent interpersonal & oral communication skills. Fluent in English.

• Familiarity with EH&S standards and practices.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong commitment to Quality, Safety and G.M.P.

• Demonstrated ability to coach / train / mentor

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.