Maintenance Process Technician

CREGG Group; Cork; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG Group in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for weekend shifts with a multinational medical device client. The role involves preventative and corrective maintenance on production lines, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement to maximise uptime and compliance with quality and safety standards.

2+ years’ experience in regulated manufacturing is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in equipment maintenance in a high-volume regulated manufacturing environment.
• National Craft Certificate or equivalent level 6 qualification.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic problem solving.
• Experience with GMP, FDA and ISO 13485 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams on equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Quality standards

Education

National Craft Cert

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Technician. Opportunities available on weekend shift for our multinational medical device manufacturing client. Location: Cork, Ireland

Contact: Rachel: 0860127415 or email [e-mail]

Role Summary

The role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production lines producing medical devices. The successful candidates will troubleshoot equipment issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on production and facility equipment in accordance with maintenance plans and GMP standards.

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.

Support production teams by ensuring equipment is operating at optimal performance.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable medical device standards.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement projects.

Assist in installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.

Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive maintenance.

Contribute to initiatives in lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

National Craft Certificate (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or aviation) or equivalent level 6 technical qualification

2+ years’ experience in equipment maintenance within a high-volume regulated manufacturing environment (preferably medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronics).

Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic problem solving