Maintenance Technician

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Connacht; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe is currently recruiting an experienced Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturing organisation in Ireland. The role is permanent and in a fast-paced, automated production environment, focusing on maintaining and improving automated production equipment to maximise availability and support continuous improvement.

The Maintenance Technician will carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults using PLCs, and work closely

Qualifications

• Diploma/qualification in Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a relevant trade qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with special-purpose automated equipment and pick-and-place systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, pneumatic systems, actuators, AC motors and motor controllers.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability across automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour shift pattern (including weekends).

Responsibilities

• Build upon and continuously improve existing process and equipment design to optimise production processes.
• Drive yield improvement through effective planned preventative maintenance and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Provide technical input into equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Carry out calibration of production and process equipment.
• Use PLC programmes and diagnostic tools to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical faults.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automated equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and production output.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Production teams to minimise downtime and maintain production performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with site health & safety procedures and company standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety throughout all maintenance activities.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Automated equipment

Education

Industrial Automation Diploma

Tools

PLCs

Pneumatic systems

Motor controllers

Diagnostics tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing organisation.

This is a permanent opportunity within a fast-paced, automated production environment. The Maintenance Technician will play a key role in maintaining and improving automated production equipment, maximising equipment availability and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build upon and continuously improve existing process and equipment design to optimise production processes.
• Drive yield improvement through effective planned preventative maintenance and rapid response to equipment breakdowns.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Provide technical input into equipment installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Carry out calibration of production and process equipment.
• Use PLC programmes and diagnostic tools to identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical faults.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automated equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and production output.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Production teams to minimise downtime and maintain production performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with site health & safety procedures and company standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety throughout all maintenance activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma/qualification in Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a relevant trade qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with special-purpose automated equipment and pick-and-place systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, pneumatic systems, actuators, AC motors and motor controllers.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability across automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour shift pattern (including weekends).