Ophthalmic Lens Process Technician – Day/Night Shifts

Cpl Solutions Ltd; Munster; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Permanent role

Healthcare

Pension

On-site gym

Canteen

Training and development

Manufacturing sector

Job summary

Cpl Solutions Ltd is seeking a Process Technician for a permanent role in Limerick, focusing on automated ophthalmic lens production. You will operate and maintain lines, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across quality and efficiency.

Essential qualifications include Level 6/7 technical qualification. The role requires flexible shift patterns (day and night) and calibration responsibilities with strong adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 6/7 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or Moulding Technology (or related technical discipline).
• Experience with pneumatic and PLC-driven automation is desirable.
• Strong maintenance, calibration, and process-improvement capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain automated production lines for ophthalmic lenses.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimise downtime.
• Perform fault-finding, preventative maintenance and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focusing on quality, yield and efficiency.
• Assist with process optimisation and quality improvement projects.
• Maintain high housekeeping, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams to achieve production goals.
• Provide calibration support during nights and weekends, recording deviations and maintaining records.

Skills

Pneumatics

PLCs and automation

Equipment setup and changeovers

Pick-and-place systems

High-volume manufacturing

Packaging and print equipment

Mechanical maintenance

Injection moulding

Instrument calibration

Education

Level 6/7 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Moulding Technology

Job description

Cpl Solutions Ltd is seeking a Process Technician for a permanent role in Limerick, focusing on automated ophthalmic lens production. You will operate and maintain lines, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across quality and efficiency.

Essential qualifications include Level 6/7 technical qualification. The role requires flexible shift patterns (day and night) and calibration responsibilities with strong adherence to safety and environmental standards.