Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Weekend Day Shift

Jabil Circuit; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a maintenance technician for permanent weekend shifts in Illinois. This role involves performing preventative maintenance and repair on manufacturing equipment, while supporting assembly lines and collaborating with engineering technicians. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in a relevant field, along with problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a MET or similar is required.
• Proficiency in English as a requirement.
• Knowledge of Design Experiment (DOE) and Design for Maintainability (DFM) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance schedule based on production.
• Assist with inventory and sourcing of machine repair parts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning & organisational skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate / Advanced MS Office skills

Education

NFQ Level 6 or 7 in a Technical Discipline

Level 8 degree in manufacturing technology / Mechanical Engineering / Electronics / Mechatronics

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position is open for permanent weekend day shift, working hours can be:

• Friday to Sunday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Saturday to Monday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location: Dublin 15, Blanchardstown

Position Summary:

• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair of manufacturing equipment and other specialty support equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Provide equipment and process support (including machine maintenance) to assembly lines.

Key Responsibilities and End Results:

• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair as instructed by manufacturer on all component feeders and other pieces of support equipment used in the Manufacturing process, i.e. microscopes, haloes, soldering irons, hot air pencils, torque drivers, and other equipment as assigned.
• Coordinate maintenance schedule of supported equipment based upon production schedule.
• Assist in the ordering, inventory and sourcing of machine repair parts.
• Assist manufacturing engineering technicians in the production and process support of the manufacturing lines as assigned by the machine support supervisor.
• Assist process engineers in locating parts and supplies needed for emergency line maintenance.
• Assist with the receipt or shipment of feeders and other supported equipment to include the inventory and in or out processing of equipment in the maintenance management system.
• Assist with the crating and uncrating of equipment, line moves and the movement and installation of machinery as required.
• Assist with the maintenance of inventory records for all manufacturing machines.
• Log maintenance performed on machines in database.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• Other ad hoc duties may be assigned.

Person specification:

• Computer literate with intermediate / Advanced MS Office skills.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Strong planning & organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the English language is a requirement alongside eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• A “can do” work ethic with excellent problem-solving skills

Job Specifications: The minimum education and experience required to perform this job competently

Essential criteria

• NFQ Level 6 or 7 in a Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Biomedical). May substitute experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a MET or similar is required.
• Knowledge of carrying a Design of Experiment (DOE) is a highly advantageous.
• Understanding of Design for Maintainability (DFM), Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA) is advantageous.
• Experience of SAP is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience leading projects is highly advantageous.

Desired criteria

• Level 8 degree in manufacturing technology / Mechanical Engineering / Electronical / Electronics / Mechatronics
• Experience in electronic manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Experience in leading process improvements / lean manufacturing activities in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.