Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technician - 12-Hour Shifts

ICE Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour shifts

State-of-the-art manufacturing tech

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ICE Group is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Technician for its state-of-the-art automated manufacturing facility in County Galway, Ireland. The role focuses on keeping critical production lines running through hands-on maintenance and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventative maintenance, install and upgrade equipment, and work with Engineering and Production to drive improvements, ensuring reliability

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in a maintenance or technician role in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
• Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to maximise uptime and equipment reliability.
• Install, commission, relocate and upgrade manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with Engineering and Production teams to resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance equipment reliability, production output and product quality.
• Support spare parts management, failure analysis and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving mindset

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Continuous improvement

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Motor drives

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

ICE Group is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Technician for its state-of-the-art automated manufacturing facility in County Galway, Ireland. The role focuses on keeping critical production lines running through hands-on maintenance and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventative maintenance, install and upgrade equipment, and work with Engineering and Production to drive improvements, ensuring reliability