Electrical Maintenance Technician – Automation & Packaging

Ornua; Mallow; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ornua, a leading dairy co-operative, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Mitchelstown site in Co. Cork. You will ensure reliability and efficiency of equipment, contribute to H&S, and support continuous improvement initiatives to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a recognized electrical qualification, experience in high-speed packaging environments, automation know-how (Siemens PLCs), and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Recognized electrical qualification required.
• Experience in high-speed packaging facilities desirable.
• Automation experience with Siemens PLCs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the H&S system within Ornua.
• Responsible for asset performance and maintenance.
• Complete all preventative and reactive tasks assigned by the Engineering Lead.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to meet site KPIs.
• Manage and execute assigned projects.
• Drive and support Continuous Improvement programs.
• Be a proactive member of the Ornua site engineering team.
• Participate in Employee Development and performance management.
• Attend training and apply value-adding tasks from sessions.
• Ensure full compliance with technical and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline oriented

Flexibility

Curiosity

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

Siemens PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Instrumentation

Process control equipment

Job description

Ornua, a leading dairy co-operative, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Mitchelstown site in Co. Cork. You will ensure reliability and efficiency of equipment, contribute to H&S, and support continuous improvement initiatives to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a recognized electrical qualification, experience in high-speed packaging environments, automation know-how (Siemens PLCs), and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and varying shifts.