Injection Moulding Technician - Shift

HireHive; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HireHive in Leixlip, Co. Kildare is seeking a Mid-Level Shift Technician to support production on a 12-hour shift cycle, including days and nights.

You will start and stop machines, troubleshoot, perform regular servicing, and adhere to ISO9001/ISO13485 safety and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience with GMP environments, basic MS Office proficiency, and strong communication and health & safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Injection Moulding experience is preferred.
• Ability to work a 4-cycle shift roster/pattern.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop machines and troubleshoot day-to-day processing problems to maximise machine uptime.
• Execute other relevant technical tasks on-shift to maintain production at optimal performance.
• Carry out regular services on machines.
• Adhere to all safety precautions with machinery and PPE, maintaining documentation for ISO9001:2000, ISO13485 and ISO14001.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

Polymer Processing Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Job title:

Shift Technician

Department:

Production

Reports to:

Shift Supervisor

Level:

Mid-Level

Location:

Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Working pattern:

Full time, 12hr shift based work – a combination of days & nights

Date created/revised:

02.Jul.26

Validated by:

HR

Purpose of the job

To provide support on shift relating to technical issues

Key responsibilities

Area of responsibility1:

start and stop machines and troubleshoot day-to-day processing problems to maximize machine up time

Area of responsibility2:

Execution of other relevant technical tasks on-shift to maintain production at optimal performance

Area of responsibility3:

Carry out regular services on machines

Area of responsibility4:

Adhere to all safety precautions with machinery, tools, and devices, including use of relevant personal protective equipment (e.g. gown, cap, safety shoes, etc.) and maintains methods/procedures and all supporting documentation to meet the requirements of Quality Systems ISO9001:2000, ISO13485 and Environmental Management Systems ISO14001

Required qualifications, skills and experience

Essential criteria

Previous relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment, experience with Injection Moulding is preferred, ability to work a 4-cycle shift roster/pattern

Qualifications

A degree Polymer Processing Engineering is desired or a qualification in a similar field

Experience

Previous experience in a GMP environment

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Knowledge/skills

Ability to multitask.

Strong communication skills

Strong health & safety awareness

Desirable criteria

Previous relevant manufacturing experience

A certificate in health & safety an advantage

Competencies and behaviours

Competency1:

Technical

Equipment operation, digital literacy

Competency2:

Compliance

Safety first mindset, regulatory understanding and adherence, equipment maintenance

Competency3:

Teamwork

Attention to detail, dependability, accuracy, adaptability and collaboration

Competency4:

Physical

Continuous movement during shifts involving standing, walking and bending. Material manipulation – moving, lifting and positioning loads up to designated weight limits using mechanical assistance when required. Spatial navigation – manoeuvring equipment & loads precisely through narrow aisles and high traffic zones.

Decision-making authority

Decision-making responsibility1:

To minimise downtime on machines

Decision-making responsibility2:

Ad-hoc covering the shift supervisor when required – people management

Decision-making responsibility3:

Reporting of any health & safety or compliance issues to management when they occur

Key relationships

Internal:

Production, Shift Supervisor, Operators, Engineering, Tooling, Maintenance

External:

Suppliers – IM equipment related

Physical/environmental demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery
• Required to work in a warehouse environment and wear appropriate PPE as required
• May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level is usually loud.

Basic salary and complementary and variable pay components

Basic salary range:

DOE, starting from €36,239.52

Complementary and variable pay components:

Equal opportunities statement

MGS is committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value between women and men. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each worker feels respected and able to give their best. The job requirements and salary range for this job have been established through a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification process. This process objectively assesses the skills, responsibility, effort and working conditions required for each job. This systematic approach ensures fair pay regardless of who performs the work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race or ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.