About Us
Abbott has a presence in over 160 countries and employs over 113,000 people. Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny is our seventh site in Ireland.
The facility serves as a centre for world-class engineering, quality, and medical device manufacturing. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to provide technical support and leadership relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas.
Key Responsibilities:
* Install and validate equipment
* Conduct scheduled maintenance, diagnose, and troubleshoot faults
* Perform skilled maintenance and repair, including mechanical, pneumatics, and electrical systems
* Lead on maintenance and/or process issues
* Interpret blueprints and schematics
* Certify and train manufacturing associates in production processes
* Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing-related issues
Team and Reporting Structure
You will report to a Process Engineering Manager and work as part of a team of approximately 20, comprising process engineers and manufacturing technicians.
Requirements
* Minimum Level 6 qualification (Trade or Third-level equivalent)
* Desirable: Electrical and mechanical skills, technical, and fault-finding skills
Benefits
* Pension
* Healthcare
* Bonus
* Life insurance
* Disability insurance
* Paid maternity leave
* Parental leave
* Adoptive leave
* Flexible working