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Maintenance Technician

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25428

Our client, a multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team in Sligo on a 12 month contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Support daily production targets by maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

  • Perform preventive and routine maintenance on injection moulding machines, tooling, assembly, and test equipment.

  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimise downtime.

  • Carry out equipment calibration and maintenance activities in line with company procedures.

  • Provide technical support to production teams to ensure schedules are achieved.

  • Work with equipment vendors and internal teams to resolve technical issues.

  • Participate in continuous improvement and site maintenance excellence initiatives.

  • Support equipment upgrades, commissioning, validation, and improvement projects.

  • Ensure all work is documented in line with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain maintenance records and work orders using the Maximo maintenance management system.

  • Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to assist with troubleshooting and improvements.

Requirements:

  • Leaving Certificate, Senior Trade Certificate, or FETAC Level 6 technical qualification (or willingness to obtain).

  • 3+ years’ experience in high-precision manufacturing.

  • 2+ years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. medical device or pharma).

  • Experience in mould tooling, electrical systems, or automation.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with complex equipment.

  • Basic computer skills, including working with computer-interfaced equipment or ERP systems.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Emma Barry today.

emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091 70671

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