Maintenance Fitter

Hollister Incorporated; Ballina; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in Ballina is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment across the facility. The role supports preventative and corrective maintenance, reducing downtime and enhancing plant performance.

You will work with Engineering, Production and Facilities to drive improvement and meet safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a formal mechanical apprenticeship, 4–5+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, and strong

Qualifications

• Must possess a Fás Mechanical Time-served Apprenticeship with Junior and Senior Trades.
• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Mechanical or equivalent.
• 4–5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance in regulated manufacturing.
• Multi-skilling across mechanical, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility, utility, and production equipment.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support and execute preventative maintenance programs; maintain accurate equipment maintenance records.
• Provide technical support to Engineering and Production to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and technical teams on equipment design, upgrades, and process optimization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma tools.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and safety requirements during maintenance activities.
• Maintain spare parts knowledge and support troubleshooting across mechanical, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma awareness

Education

Fás Mechanical Time-served Apprenticeship – Junior/ Senior Trades

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Mechanical

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance documentation tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location

Ballina

Department

Operations

Summary

The Maintenance Fitter is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation across the facility. The role supports preventative and corrective maintenance programs, minimizes equipment downtime, and collaborates with Engineering, Production, and Facilities teams to drive continuous improvement and enhance plant performance. The position requires strong mechanical competency, analytical problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility, utility, and production equipment.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support and execute preventative maintenance programs; maintain accurate equipment maintenance records.
• Provide technical support to Engineering and Production to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and technical teams on equipment design, upgrades, and process optimization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma tools.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and safety requirements during maintenance activities.
• Maintain spare parts knowledge and support troubleshooting across mechanical, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical systems.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Adjust machine settings and troubleshoot stoppages to minimize downtime.
• Translating technical findings into business-relevant insights.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
• Lifting, pulling and/or pushing up to 20 pounds

Education & Work Preferences

• Must Possess a Fás Mechanical Time-served Apprenticeship with Junior and Senior Trades
• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Mechanical (or equivalent nationally recognized mechanical apprenticeship/qualification).
• 4–5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in regulated manufacturing (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar).
• Demonstrated multi‑skilling ability across mechanical, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with maintenance documentation, MS Office, and basic computer‑based maintenance tools.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience with HVAC, humidity control, compressed air, chillers, boilers, or cleanroom utilities.
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, drives (servo, stepper, VSD), indexing systems, pumps, and flow control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured problem‑solving tools.
• Experience leading or coordinating technical activities or supporting continuous improvement projects.Electro pneumatics
• Laser cutting / printing
• Belt drives
• PDCA, DIMAIC training
• Cam driven machines
• Punch presses
• Ultrasonic Punching / cutting
• Familiar with Sensors, inductive, capacitive, through beam.
• Jig and fixture design
• Heat sealing steady state & Impulse sealing

Competencies

• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.