Maintenance Fitter – Plant Reliability & Troubleshooting

Abbott; Cootehill; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland in Cootehill manufactures infant formula under Similac and Gain brands, supporting the European and international markets. The Fitter role focuses on maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring cGMP compliance and safe operation within the Manufacturing Department.

You will perform routine PM checks, troubleshoot equipment, install and commission new plant, and follow SOPs, with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and training apprentices as required.

Qualifications

• Have a recognized mechanical apprenticeship.
• Senior or junior trades certificates in mechanical craft.
• Ability to read diagrams and troubleshoot equipment.
• Six months on the job experience.
• Ability to work on platforms, scaffolding & ladders.
• Good mental ability to logically follow a line of though for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment to optimum performance.
• Follow Health and Safety Rules in the plant.
• Report hazards to your supervisor immediately.
• Wear correct PPE and follow SOPs for tasks.
• Consult SOPs for every task and ensure understanding.
• Carry out preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Carry out installation and commissioning of plant and equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools for condition monitoring.
• Complete all work order forms in full.
• Hand over work details to colleagues at shift end.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety awareness

Education

Recognized mechanical apprenticeship

Senior or junior trades certificates in mechanical craft

Job description

Abbott Ireland in Cootehill manufactures infant formula under Similac and Gain brands, supporting the European and international markets. The Fitter role focuses on maintaining plant and equipment, ensuring cGMP compliance and safe operation within the Manufacturing Department.

You will perform routine PM checks, troubleshoot equipment, install and commission new plant, and follow SOPs, with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and training apprentices as required.