Manufacturing Equipment Technician — Lean & Reliability

Freudenberg Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Ireland looks for a Maintenance Technician to diagnose manufacturing issues and implement permanent fixes on the production line. You will handle PMs, drive continuous improvements, and support energy performance and safety compliance while working with the production team on daily priorities.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, trade experience, and attention to detail. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to optimise equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Ideally prior trade experience (Toolmaker, Fitter, Electrician, Mechanic) or NFQ Level 6 in a technical discipline.
• Mechanical, Electrical or Lean Six Sigma certification – highly desirable.
• Process experience in Grinding, Moulding, EDM and/or Laser processes – Distinct Advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach to diagnosing and fixing manufacturing issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and solve manufacturing issues using structured problem solving.
• Take technical responsibility for OEE metrics, downtime communication and recovery planning.
• Support equipment changeovers while implementing SMED improvements.
• Complete and continually improve preventive maintenance to optimise equipment performance.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory to minimise downtime.
• Design jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing requirements and improve processes.
• Follow safe systems of work and report hazards to management.
• Collaborate with production to prioritise daily/weekly actions.
• Be aware of energy impact of maintenance on energy-intensive equipment.
• Be aware of safety features and risks when removing or altering equipment.
• Adhere to OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management requirements.
• Train Production Operators in correct use of process equipment and specifications.

Skills

Trade experience

Adaptable

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NFQ Level 6 Technical Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freudenberg Group in Ireland looks for a Maintenance Technician to diagnose manufacturing issues and implement permanent fixes on the production line. You will handle PMs, drive continuous improvements, and support energy performance and safety compliance while working with the production team on daily priorities.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, trade experience, and attention to detail. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to optimise equipment performance.