Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

CREGG Group; Galway; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG Group in Galway, Ireland, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician (All Shifts) to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment. You will troubleshoot faults, support continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.

You will maintain PM schedules, diagnose breakdowns with a proactive mindset, and document activities in CMMS. The role involves collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams, and may

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate (Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics) or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in equipment maintenance in a high-volume regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic components.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on production and facility equipment in accordance with maintenance plans and GMP standards.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support production teams by ensuring equipment is operating at optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable medical device standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to initiatives in lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Education

National Craft Certificate (L6) in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Technician (All Shifts)
Location: Galway, Ireland

Contact Mark:0861901346 or [e-mail]

Role Summary

The role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime and compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on production and facility equipment in accordance with maintenance plans and GMP standards.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and perform corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support production teams by ensuring equipment is operating at optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable medical device standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to initiatives in lean manufacturing, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• National Craft Certificate (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar) or equivalent technical qualification. L6
• 2+ years' experience in equipment maintenance within a high-volume regulated manufacturing environment (preferably medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronics).
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic parts