Maintenance Technician in Ireland

Company Description

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

More than a job. It’s a chance to make a real difference.

We are now recruiting an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. This role will be on the evening shift. Your responsibilities will include: carry out planned/unplanned maintenance across robotic packaging, aseptic manufacturing and filling in Westport, Co. Mayo.

In this role you will work as part of a strong multi-disciplined team of Fitters, Electricians, Process and Reliability Engineers. We have a strong emphasis on identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiency. Our primary objective is the consistent supply of safe, first class product to our customers.

If great benefits, a defined career path, and work-life balance are important in your next career move, then read on to find out more!

In your role you will:

• Carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on manufacturing, filling and packaging equipment, using a Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) approach.

• Troubleshooting and fault finding of automatic, semi-automatic and batch manufacturing equipment, optimizing operation by Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) techniques. Ensure all equipment is repaired to the highest standards.

• Support equipment projects from design to install.

• Identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies and compliance to all site Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.

• Assist with ‘On Call’ duties. Maintain up to date Training through eLMS.

• Prompt updates to SAP system controlling reordering of stock parts.

• Engage with vendors and parts suppliers to source non stock parts.

• Responsible for filling out plant downtime notification on SAP for all instances of plant downtime. Report to include time down, corrective action, preventative action going forward and parts used.

Qualifications

So, what do you need to do this role?

Education and preferred experience:

• National Craft Senior Trades Electrical or fitter qualification is essential to be considered for this job.

• A minimum of 4 years’ maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a highly-automated production environment – experience in an aseptic, pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is an advantage

• Clear understanding and experience of maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical , instrumentation and automation systems.

• Experience working with Maintenace management systems to manage maintenance requisitions and spare parts control is desirable

• Willingness to work on set shift pattern as required.

• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills are essential for this job.

So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join AbbVie!

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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