Manufacturing Technician

What does the job look like:

Installation, set up, maintenance and support of automated equipment ensuring optimum performance and achieving operational goals. This will include providing factory systems support in a highly automated production environment while also Implementing continuous improvement solutions to maximize equipment efficiency and robustness.

Technicians are required across all shifts. Shift pattern is 12 hours across a 3-day/4-day pattern (no rotations):

Shift 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, every second Sunday 8 am - 8pm

Shift 2: Sun, Mon, Tue, every second Saturday 8pm - 8am + 15% shift allowance for nights

Shift 3: Thurs, Fri, Sat, every second Sunday 8 am - 8pm

Shift 4: Wed, Thurs, Fri, every second Saturday 8pm -8am + 15% shift allowance for nights

Responsibilities:

• Repairing and troubleshooting high speed automated assembly machines
• Scheduling and performing preventative maintenance procedures
• Helping to move, install, set-up and refurbish equipment
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date maintenance documentation
• Communicating potential problems that may affect capacity and quality to the business unit Team Leader as well as across zones/work areas where necessary
• Supporting Process Engineers to ensure continuous improvements are ongoing
• Contributing to efficiency improvement projects through code upgrades
• Meeting performance targets and production deadlines
• Working proactively on your own initiative with minimal supervision

Qualifications/Background:

• Minimum Level 5 qualification within an engineering discipline or trade equivalent in electronics/mechanics
• 2+ years of experience as a technician in a high-volume automated environment
• Experience in Medical Devices or suppliers is preferable
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC devices is an advantage
• Knowledge of electrical systems