Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing – Pharma)

Summary:
Our client, a biopharmaceutical company located in East Cork, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance tasks and work on assignments that range from semi-routine to moderately complex in nature where independent action and initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine work with minimal guidance.
• Independently locates and diagnoses failure, replaces defective components and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Maintains appropriate maintenance and repair logs.
• Uses a variety of hand, power and test tools and equipment.
• Provides general maintenance support as designated by supervisor to the area of Manufacturing Production.
• Coordinates maintenance on critical systems/equipment with supervisor.
• Creates or revises standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge and compliance with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Required to respond to emergency notifications via phone.
• Utilizes established precedents and policies.
• Able to recognise deviation from accepted practice and troubleshoot.
• Performs multi-shift work as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Trades Certificate or Engineering Degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Electrical or mechanical pneumatic experience required – knowledge of maintenance systems, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety regulations.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications.