Manufacturing Engineering Technician — Automation & Maintenance

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is supporting a high-volume, technology-driven manufacturing operation in Cork to recruit a Manufacturing Engineering Technician on a permanent basis. The role is hands-on and focused on keeping production equipment operating reliably while supporting new equipment installations.

You will work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical/electromechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Hands-on experience with industrial production or automated equipment.
• Good understanding of fault-finding, preventative maintenance and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first approach.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Keep production equipment operating reliably through planned and reactive maintenance.
• Investigate faults, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support the introduction, installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency, reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain spare-parts availability and support equipment records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial equipment

Preventive maintenance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Rotating shifts

Education

NFQ Level 6 qualification

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is supporting a high-volume, technology-driven manufacturing operation in Cork to recruit a Manufacturing Engineering Technician on a permanent basis. The role is hands-on and focused on keeping production equipment operating reliably while supporting new equipment installations.

You will work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that