Day & Night Mechanical Fitter – Food Packaging

Valeo Foods Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Foods Ireland’s Batchelors site seeks a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join the maintenance and engineering team. The role focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of plant and machinery with shift flexibility (7.30am-7.30pm or 7.30pm-7.30am).

You will diagnose and repair equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with other shifts to ensure continuous production. A qualified Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting qualification and FMCG experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a qualified maintenance fitter/welder in a manufacturing environment.
• Fully qualified with Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting qualification or equivalent (FETAC Level 6).
• Interest in Preventative Maintenance and ability to work on own initiative.
• Willingness to work any shift or day.
• Food industry FMCG experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plant and machinery including Form/Fill/Seal, canning and packaging lines.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment following manuals and procedures safely.
• Perform changeovers and lubrication to keep production moving smoothly.
• Coordinate with shift personnel to pass workload and share best practices.
• Liaise with vendors for spare parts and technical information.

Skills

Maintenance Fitter

Welder Fabricator

Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

Maintenance Fitting qualification (FETAC Level 6)

Job description

Valeo Foods Ireland’s Batchelors site seeks a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join the maintenance and engineering team. The role focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of plant and machinery with shift flexibility (7.30am-7.30pm or 7.30pm-7.30am).

You will diagnose and repair equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate with other shifts to ensure continuous production. A qualified Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting qualification and FMCG experience are preferred.