Mechanical Technician - Rotating 12h Shifts + Benefits

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

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.