Mechanical Technician

Abbott; Ireland; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift premium

Healthcare benefits

EAP services

Onsite gym

Training and development

Job summary

Abbott Kilkenny in Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring safety and reliability on a rotating shift pattern.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automated systems, support production targets, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations to drive improvements. Strong teamwork and a safety-first mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical qualification, apprenticeship or trade background.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with machinery, maintenance or production equipment.
• Safety-first mindset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with CMMS systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automated systems.
• Carry out equipment adjustments, changeovers and component replacement.
• Monitor machine performance and support production targets.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause investigations.
• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades and validation activities.
• Train and support production operators.
• Maintain compliance and technical documentation standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Safety-first mindset

Teamwork skills

Education

Recognised mechanical qualification/apprenticeship or trade background

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Why Abbott?

Security. Opportunity. Purpose.

At Abbott, you\'re enjoy the stability of a global healthcare leader alongside genuine opportunities to develop your career while contributing to products that improve lives every day.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with attractive shift premium


• Comprehensive healthcare benefits


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing, financial and lifestyle support for employees and their families


• Fully equipped onsite gym


• Structured training and development programmes


• Opportunities to progress into senior technical, engineering and leadership roles


• A modern, highly automated manufacturing environment


• The opportunity to help manufacture life-changing healthcare technology

Shift Pattern & Hours

• Work 7 x 12-hour shifts across a 14-day cycle


• Rotating day shifts (7am-7pm) and night shifts (7pm-7am)


• Includes two weekends per month


• Mix of short weeks (2 shifts) and long weeks (5 shifts)


• Built-in extended time off throughout the month


• Attractive shift premium included


• Full shift details will be discussed during the interview process

The Role

As a Mechanical Technician, you\'ll play a key role in ensuring our automated manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs


• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automated systems


• Carry out equipment adjustments, changeovers and component replacement


• Monitor machine performance and support production targets


• Support continuous improvement and root cause investigations


• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades and validation activities


• Train and support production operators


• Maintain compliance and technical documentation standards


• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams

Experience Levels - Where You Fit

Level A

Ideal for candidates early in their career or transitioning into manufacturing.

• Level 6+ qualification, mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent


• Basic troubleshooting capability


• Strong learning mindset and willingness to develop


• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

We hire for potential and invest in your development.

Level B

Ideal for experienced technicians looking to make an immediate impact.

• Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment


• Experience working with automated manufacturing systems


• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability


• Ability to work independently and drive improvements


• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment is advantageous

You\'ll hit the ground running and make a difference from day one.

What You\'ll Bring

• Recognised mechanical qualification, apprenticeship or trade background


• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills


• Experience working with machinery, maintenance or production equipment


• Safety-first mindset


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Experience with CMMS systems is advantageous

Join Abbott Kilkenny

If you\'re looking for:

• Competitive pay and shift premium


• Excellent healthcare benefits and wellbeing supports


• Long-term career security with a global healthcare leader


• A shift pattern that provides regular extended time off


• Great onsite facilities, including a fully equipped gym


• Structured training and development


• Meaningful work that improves people\'s lives

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube .

The base pay for this position is
N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable