Maintenance Fitter: Lean, Multi-Skilled Uptime

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

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