Maint Technician

Zimmer Biomet; Shannon; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a maintenance technician to maintain, construct, install, move and repair production machinery and equipment. You will provide front line systems support for all equipment and work with drawings and schematics to implement improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on industrial experience, a certificate in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical/Automation Engineering, and capable communication skills. A trade qualification is desirable, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical/Automation Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years practical hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Trade Qualification desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, constructs, installs, moves, and repairs production machinery and equipment.
• Provides front line systems support for all equipment.
• Interprets and produces mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Light machining

Welding

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical/ Automation Engineering

Tools

CNC machine tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Responsible for the maintaining, constructing, installing, moving, and repairing all production machinery and equipment. This includes specialized equipment, lift trucks, storage racks, conveyors, lighting, plumbing, and all equipment required for factory and office operations. Provide front line systems support for all equipment.

How You'll Create Impact

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine deman maintenance requirements.
• Participates in routine Preventative/ Predictable Maintenance.
• Troubleshoots equipment stoppages and reacts accordingly.
• Utilizes various mechanical and electrical test equipment.
• Plans, assists, documents, and implements process improvement techniques and devices.
• Utilizes machining, electrical and mechanical trade skills to complete daily tasks.
• Communicates with production and other various customers as needed.
• Ensure critical spares are maintained where necessary.
• Good mechanical aptitude. Ability to work with minimal supervision on various optimization projects from conception to completion. Ability to produce technical reports and update drawings.
• Light machining and welding skills.
• Light fabrication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
• Ability to work across different shifts when requested.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good understanding of FDA regulated industry and associated equipment validation requirements.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Must have good working knowledge and able to repair all hand tools, operating machine tools, electrical measuring instruments, and CNC machine tools including spindle bearing, ball screws, spindle headstocks, axis feed systems, and hydraulics/ pneumatics.
• Experienced in the repair and maintenance of automated equipment such as process lines, pick and place and automated manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to suggest least costly methods for repairing machines.
• Capable of conveying possible solutions to supervisor and be able to handle and keep track of several projects at a time.
• Must be able to coordinate projects with engineering personnel and add suggestions or detailed analyses to draw conclusions on project assignments.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision.

Your Background

• Certificate in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical/ Automation Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years practical hands on experience in an industrial setting.
• Trade Qualification desirable.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability