Maintenance Technician - 4-Shift GMP Manufacturing

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Benefits package

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a Maintenance Technician for 4-cycle shift operations. You will maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and document activities in line with GMP.

The role offers comprehensive training, competitive salary with shift allowance, and clear progression into Engineering, Reliability, Automation, or Leadership roles within a world-class healthcare manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification (120 credits) in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working with automated/high-volume manufacturing equipment (robotics, PLCs, sensors, pneumatics, vision systems).
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work shifts in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and technical issues to minimize production downtime.
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and document findings in line with GMP requirements.
• Escalate technical, safety, and quality issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and compliance procedures (GMP, SOPs).
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Support equipment qualification, validation activities, and audits as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Assist in identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Level 6 qualification in mechanical/electrical/automation/mechatronics

Tools

Robotics

PLC

Sensors

Vision systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a Maintenance Technician for 4-cycle shift operations. You will maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and document activities in line with GMP.

The role offers comprehensive training, competitive salary with shift allowance, and clear progression into Engineering, Reliability, Automation, or Leadership roles within a world-class healthcare manufacturing environment.