Polisher

ABEC Inc; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established biopharmaceutical supplier in Fermoy, Ireland, seeks a Polisher (Mechanical Assembler) to accurately polish components and collaborate on equipment repairs. The role demands strong attention to detail and proficiency with hand tools, with candidates expected to have a Leaving Certificate or equivalent along with relevant experience. The position offers a dynamic manufacturing environment, and the ideal applicant must be eligible to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in similar operations required.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in reading blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be proficient in reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Polish equipment accurately and timely.
• Inspect and maintain shop equipment.
• Operate hand grinders and polishing tools.
• Identify and drive Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Operate hand grinders.
• Polishing.
• NDT/Liquid Penetrant all inside welds on an electro polished vessel.
• Install and maintain utility/service lines.
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift.
• Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment.
• Recommend improvements.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Hand tool proficiency

Basic math skills

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Hand grinders

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for over 50 years. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximise productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilisation systems.

Position Summary

The Polisher (Mechanical Assembler) will follow process instructions and blueprints to polish components and in conjunction works with other departments to repair equipment for the biopharmaceutical industry. Polishers will have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment on industry leading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Polish equipment accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools and measuring devices.
• Work on stainless steel finishing, including to but not limited to:
• Operate hand grinders
• Polishing
• NDT/Liquid Penetrate all inside welds on an electro polished vessel.
• Install and maintain utility/service lines.
• Operate overhead crane and/or forklift.
• Inspect and maintain proper and safe operation of all shop equipment.
• Recommend improvements.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Qualifications

• Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Experience in similar operations required
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland.
• Other Requirements:
• Required to be able to perform simple math equations.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.
• Self-motivated.
• Must be proficient in reading blueprints.
• Typically work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus