Process Technician

Cpl; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl, in partnership with our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Limerick, seeks a Process Technician to operate and maintain a high-volume automated production line and support calibration activities across the site. The role includes night/weekend calibration support, with responsibilities covering fault-finding, maintenance, and continuous improvement of equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 6/7 qualification in a technical discipline and 2–5 years of experience with

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining high-volume automated production lines.
• Experience with calibration activities and NCR closure would be advantageous.
• Training in one or more packaging/printing equipment or high-volume manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a high-volume automated production line to ensure quality products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on production equipment in a timely manner.
• Support yield and product quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety standards and maintain good housekeeping.
• Provide calibration support for nights and weekends when calibration team is unavailable.
• Maintain calibration databases and equipment history records.

Skills

Fault-finding

Calibration

Maintenance

Pneumatic Systems

PLCs

Machine Automation

Equipment Setup

Injection Moulding

Education

Level 6/7 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic

Time-served apprenticeship / Electromechanical qualification

Job description

Cpl, in partnership with our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Limerick, is seeking to hire Process Technicians to join their growing team.

Job Purpose

The Process Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining a high-volume automated production line to ensure the manufacture of high-quality products. A small number of technicians will also support calibration activities across the manufacturing area, particularly outside of standard day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Perform fault-finding, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving yield and product quality.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety standards and contribute to minimizing the impact of all work activities.
• Ensure high housekeeping standards are maintained within the work area.

Additional Responsibilities for Process Technicians Supporting Shift Calibration

• Provide calibration support to manufacturing operations, particularly during nights and weekends when the site calibration team is unavailable.
• Carry out manufacturing-related calibration activities in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Identify and report any non-compliance with calibration procedures or calibration standards.
• Determine instrument calibration requirements, develop and maintain calibration procedures, and ensure availability of calibration standards and supplies.
• Maintain accurate calibration databases, documentation, and equipment history records.
• Support internal and external audits within the area.
• Ensure timely and effective closure of Quality System and Calibration NCRs.

Education & Experience

• Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Moulding, or a related technical discipline.
• 2-5 years' experience working with some or all of the following technologies:
• Pneumatic Systems
• PLCs
• Machine Automation
• Equipment Setup
• Pick-and-Place Machinery
• Training and experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Packaging and Printing Equipment
• High-Volume Manufacturing
• Mechanical Setup
• Injection Moulding
• Qualification in an electromechanical discipline or completion of a time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience in instrument calibration and/or physics would be an advantage.

PACKAGE ON OFFER

Basic salary 35k + 33% shift allowance