Industrial Maintenance Technician-OEE & Process Improvement

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.; Spiddal; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking a hands-on maintenance professional to diagnose and fix manufacturing issues, optimise equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage changeovers, perform preventive maintenance, monitor energy use, and collaborate with production to minimise downtime while adhering to OH&S and environmental standards.

A background in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics with Lean Six Sigma is desirable.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous trade experience (Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic etc.) or NFQ Level 6 in a Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Electrical).
• Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Six Sigma certification - Highly Desirable.
• Process experience in Grinding, Moulding, EDM and/or Laser processes - Distinct Advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible while managing multiple ongoing tasks.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude in dealing with people.
• A hands-on approach to diagnosing and fixing manufacturing issues.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues in a systematic approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and implement permanent solutions to manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving.
• Take technical responsibility for OEE Metrics Yield & Downtime, escalate downtime and plan recovery.
• Support equipment changeovers and drive SMED improvements.
• Complete preventive maintenance and optimise PMs for equipment performance.
• Manage spare parts inventory to minimise downtime.
• Design jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Follow safe systems of work and maintain OH&S compliance.
• Collaborate with production to prioritise daily/weekly actions.
• Monitor energy impact of maintenance, especially high-energy equipment.
• Contribute to energy management and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Trade experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Hands-on approach

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

NFQ Level 6 in Technical Discipline

Tools

Grinding processes

Moulding processes

EDM processes

Laser processes

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking a hands-on maintenance professional to diagnose and fix manufacturing issues, optimise equipment performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage changeovers, perform preventive maintenance, monitor energy use, and collaborate with production to minimise downtime while adhering to OH&S and environmental standards.

A background in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics with Lean Six Sigma is desirable.