Job Details
Engineering Technician
- ID
- 14451
- Location
- Spiddal, Galway
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Contact
- Gavin Moran
Engineering Technician
Job Responsibilities:
- Employ a structured problem-solving approach to identify and implement lasting solutions for manufacturing challenges.
- Oversee OEE Metrics for Yield and Downtime, ensuring critical downtime events are communicated, escalated, and resolved appropriately.
- Facilitate equipment and product changeovers, continuously improving to reduce changeover times using SMED principles.
- Conduct and enhance preventative maintenance to optimize equipment performance.
- Manage spare parts inventory to minimize equipment downtime.
- Design and improve jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing requirements and enhance existing processes.
- Adhere to safety protocols, ensuring personal and team health and safety, and reporting hazards to management promptly.
- Collaborate with the production team to prioritize daily and weekly actions effectively.
- Understand and mitigate the impact of maintenance on the energy performance of significant energy-using equipment.
- Recognize and address potential safety risks associated with equipment maintenance.
- Comply with Plant Safety and Health & Safety requirements, taking responsibility for the aspects of the OH&S System under your control.
- Be mindful of the environmental impact of your work and the consequences of non-compliance.
- Contribute to energy conservation and enhanced energy performance.
- Participate in the continual improvement of OH&S, Environmental, and Energy Management systems by providing feedback, reporting incidents, and suggesting improvements.
- Train production operators in the correct use of process equipment and adherence to product specifications.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.
- Adaptable and flexible, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to interpersonal interactions.
- Hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving manufacturing issues.
- Systematic troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Previous trade experience (e.g., Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic) or NFQ Level 6 qualification in a technical field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or Electrical).
- Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Lean Six Sigma is highly desirable.
- Experience with Grinding, Moulding, EDM, and/or Laser processes is a distinct advantage.
For further information on this role in please contact on Michael Brennan on 0864403742 or hire@hero.ie
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