Manufacturing Technician – Night shift

LotusWorks; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHI Healthcare Cover

Life Assurance

Pension Contribution

Training And Educational Assistance

Annual GP Check-Up

Extra Annual Leave

Healthcare Screening

Recognition Rewards

Job summary

LotusWorks in Galway is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to support, troubleshoot and optimise production lines during night shifts. You will work with Manufacturing Engineers to standardise methods, design and document equipment changes, and drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement efforts. Strong problem-solving and team collaboration are essential, with a STEM background.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with injection moulding in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work night shift as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop, troubleshoot, standardise and improve production methods.
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment and changes.
• Interface with personnel and vendors during the above tasks.
• Take responsibility for preventative maintenance procedures in assigned area.
• Assist in implementing Continuous Improvement projects within the team.
• Yield management and trend analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Follow systematic root cause problem solving to resolve issues.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance and complete related records.
• Analyze and eliminate recurring equipment problems.
• Assist MEs in investigating and implementing new production methods and designs.
• Communicate environmental, health, safety concerns to management.

Skills

Injection moulding

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

HETAC Level 6 STEM

Polymer/Polymer Processing

Job description

Working with Lotusworks as part of Core Team (night shfit) to respond to equipment, yield and process related issues, implement corrective and preventative actions to eliminate repeat instances.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers in developing, trouble shooting, standardising and improving existing production methods and procedures.
• Design, specify, manufacture, test and document production equipment, changes and improvements.
• Interface with a variety of personnel and with outside vendors when necessary while performing the above.
• Take responsibility for preventative maintenance procedures with an assigned process or area.
• Assists in implementing technical improvements under the teams Continuous Improvement Program.
• Yield Management – Ability to manage yield on an hour-by-hour basis and analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Problem Solving – Formal problem solving is desirable.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills essential. Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
• Effective analysis and elimination of recurring equipment problems.
• Assist ME’s in investigating and implementing new production methods.
• Assist ME’s in design methods, part sourcing and documentation.
• Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their manager.

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience supporting, setting up, troubleshooting and optimising injection moulding processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own with minimum supervision.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record

Education / Licenses / Certifications:

• HETAC Level 6 (120 credits) qualification or higher in a STEM-related discipline. A qualification in Polymer, Polymer Processing Technology, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Benefits:

• VHI Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Training And Educational Assistance
• Annual GP Check-Up
• Extra Annual Leave
• Healthcare Screening
• Recognition Rewards