Nordson MEDICAL, a global leader in the medical device industry, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Maintenance Technician II to join our team in Galway. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintenance Technicians should have completed a craft trade followed by 3 years practical maintenance experience. Electrical/mechanical experience necessary.
• Experience of the application and understanding of Problem solving techniques
• A minimum of 5 years in a maintenance environment including at least 3 years medical device/pharmaceutical and/or diagnostics manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Must have a good working knowledge of quality systems as they apply to the maintenance and calibration areas.
• Self starter with good inter-personal skills.
• Practical level-headed individual who is prepared to actively participate as an active member of the team.
• The ability to troubleshoot process and equipment in a logical manner to resolve the issues.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Maintenance Technicians are responsible for supporting Manufacturing and Technical Departments through calibration/maintenance and introduction of new equipment, provision of tooling, jigs and fixtures and the development of robust processes and operations.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, install and maintain planned maintenance and calibration schedules which conform to the requirements of the Nordson quality system, perform a programme of work based on the schedules to ensure all equipment is in calibration at all times and maintained in optimum condition.
• Working with his/her Manager and with manufacturing and technical personnel, ensure jigs, fixtures and tooling are available at all times to support the production schedules and technical development/ projects schedule.
• The individual will also be responsible for equipment qualification, ensuring the site has its required critical spares, CE marking of equipment and equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure jigs, fixtures, tooling and equipment is installed and maintained in a manner which ensures the safety of personnel and in particular that safety guards and features are in full working order.
• Provide a rapid response and troubleshooting service to manufacturing and technical covering breakdowns and other processing problems/improvements.
• Liaise with tooling, equipment and production or maintenance service suppliers and contractors to identify and purchase requirements.
• Install and commission new equipment, work with technical and manufacturing staff to ensure new equipment introductions, validations and changes are effectively documented in accordance with the Nordson quality system.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement with the department, while adhering to required standards of housekeeping, GMP and safety.