Lead Technician

WGNSTAR; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on on-site facilities

Free on-site parking

Reward & Recognition programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company serving the semiconductor industry, offering on-the-job training and tailored development. We seek a Lead Technician to support customers through the manufacturing process, focusing on safety, quality and SOP adherence.

The role requires leadership, technical aptitude and a strong team mindset, with a compressed 4-shift cycle (12-hour days/nights, weekends) and active involvement in training, procedures, and shift handovers.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills or experience.
• Mechanically and technically minded.
• Strong team player with good collaboration.
• Excellent organisational and time-keeping skills.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks and priorities.
• Looking for a new challenge and to develop your career.

Responsibilities

• Attend/run Start of Shift (SOS) meetings and coordinate tasks and priorities.
• Liase with customer representatives.
• Actively participate in training and certification of the team members.
• Follow procedures and BKMs.
• Provide regular updates to the Shift Manager on progress throughout the shift.
• Report to the Shift Manager on absence and attendance.
• Attend/Run passdown between shifts.
• Maintain system records for shift.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical mind

Technically minded

Team player

Organisational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Career development

Job description

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

The Purpose of the Role

As a Lead Technician, you will be supporting the Customer in key areas throughout the manufacturing process. Your role will be centered around adhering to facility standard operating procedures with a focus on people, safety and quality.

Person Specification

• You have proven leadership skills and/or experience
• You are mechanically and technically minded
• A strong team player
• Have excellent organisational and time keeping skills
• Ability to adapt to different tasks
• You are looking for a new challenge and to develop your career

Work Schedule

Compressed Work Week within a 4-shift cycle, 12-hour shifts (day & night including weekends)

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend/run Start of Shift (SOS) meetings and coordinate tasks and priorities
• Liase with customer representatives
• Actively participate in training and certification of the team members
• Follow procedures and BKMs
• Provide regular updates to the Shift Manager on progress throughout the shift
• Report to the Shift Manager on absence and attendance
• Attend/Run passdown between shifts
• Maintain system records for shift

Role Requirements

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and responsible to monitor and deliver on shift training plans
• Responsibility for the safe working environment of yourself and your team
• Attention to detail is essential regarding all tasks
• React proactively to changes in customer and company priorities and manage tasks accordingly
• Excellent personal skills and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with multiple changing priorities
• Proficient use of IT and systems
• Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment, which will involve the wearing of a gown and relevant personal protective equipment
• 100% compliance with all safety and protocol specs and regulations

Physical Requirements

• Have strong physical stamina to have the ability to stand, stoop, walk and reach for the duration of a 12-hour shift (breaks excluded)

Benefits Of Working With WGNSTAR

• Discounted rates of on-site facilities
• Free on-site car parking
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development
• Opportunities for career progression

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Equal Opportunities Employer

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with The Employment Equality Acts. WGNSTAR places strong emphasis on equal employment, encourage diversity in the workplace, and apply an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.