Maintenance Technician

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Day and night shift pattern

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Company benefits package

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Dublin is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering and maintenance team at a busy food manufacturing facility.

The role covers maintenance, repair and improvement of production machinery, ensuring safety and minimal downtime. Will work days and nights in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering/fitting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience as Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Technician in manufacturing.
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, belts and chains.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible to day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment.
• Respond promptly to mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify root causes.
• Repair, replace and install mechanical components including bearings, belts, chains, gears, pumps, valves and motors.
• Carry out mechanical adjustments, alignments and equipment set-ups.
• Assist with changeovers and start-ups.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Maintain records and report faults, repairs and issues.
• Work with electrical and production teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance & repair

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Education

Mechanical engineering/fitting qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering and maintenance team at a busy food manufacturing facility in Dublin.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a wide range of production machinery and equipment, ensuring that the plant operates safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.

This is a days and nights shift role, working as part of a wider engineering and production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production and site equipment.
• Respond promptly to mechanical breakdowns and faults to minimise production downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify the root cause of equipment failures.
• Repair, replace and install mechanical components including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, valves and motors.
• Carry out mechanical adjustments, alignments and equipment set-ups.
• Support equipment changeovers and production line start-ups.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Complete maintenance work to a high standard while following relevant food manufacturing and hygiene requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report faults, repairs and outstanding issues.
• Work closely with electrical and production teams to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company health & safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe engineering workshop and work environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised mechanical engineering/fitting qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter or Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG or food production environment is desirable.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, chains and other mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Strong awareness of health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working day and night shifts.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Experience with some of the following would be advantageous:

• Conveyors and automated production lines
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Food processing or packaging machinery
• Gearboxes and drive systems
• Welding and fabrication
• Preventative maintenance systems/CMMS
• Continuous improvement and reliability programmes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Structured day and night shift pattern.
• Opportunity to work within a modern food manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive engineering and maintenance team.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company benefits package.

This role is based within a busy food manufacturing facility, where high standards of safety, hygiene, quality and equipment reliability are essential.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a production environment and responding to maintenance requirements during both day and night shifts.