Maintenance Fitter - Technician I

Bausch + Lomb Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform site maintenance on Injection Moulding Equipment, participate in process development, production troubleshooting, and equipment validations in a medical device environment.

The role requires carrying out maintenance, troubleshooting, and project activities, and developing maintenance procedures with process engineering. PLC and pneumatics knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Recognised MAMF qualification is essential.
• Experience with injection moulding is advantageous.
• Experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of PLC and pneumatics systems.
• Strong electro-mechanical background and familiarity with automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and project activities.
• Develop Maintenance Procedures in conjunction with the process engineer or process engineering manager.
• Comply with procedures as defined by plant SOPs.
• Carry out project work, as deemed necessary.
• Participate in equipment and facility validations, as necessary.
• Contribute to development of engineering systems through continuous improvement.
• Maintain the lab, plant and production equipment to required standards.
• Document activities as described and follow SOPs and GMP training.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Maintenance troubleshooting

Process development

Education

Recognised MAMF qualification

Tools

PLC knowledge

Pneumatics systems

Automated systems

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

The Maintenance Technician will carry out maintenance activities, primarily focused on site Injection Moulding Equipment. This role will also require the maintenance technician to take part in process development of new products & processes, production troubleshooting, process validation and equipment validation, as deemed necessary.

Principal Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and project activities.
• Develop Maintenance Procedures in conjunction with the process engineer or process engineering manager.
• Comply with procedures as defined by plant SOP’s.
• Carry out project work, as deemed necessary.
• Participate in equipment and facility validations, as necessary.
• Contribute to development of engineering systems through continuous improvement.

Key cGMP Responsibilities

• To maintain the lab, plant and production equipment to the required standards.
• To maintain the engineering systems in a compliant manner.
• To document such activities as described above in the required manner.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures while carrying out maintenance activities at all times.
• Follow Gowning Procedures and entry rules for all manufacturing and other controlled areas.
• Understand and follow Personal Hygiene Rules as defined in the GMP Training Programme and notify area supervision of any health conditions which may affect the quality of product.
• Participate fully in all GMP and operational training programs and complete all Training records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times.

Requirements

• Recognised MAMF qualification essential
• Injection Moulding Experience advantageous
• Experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical industry highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of PLC and pneumatics systems.
• Strong electro-mechanical background and knowledge of automated systems.

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.