Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician
Kilkenny City
Permanent Role
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Pay circa €22-€26/hour DOE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or diploma in engineering, maintenance, or a related field.
• A qualification such as MAMF qualified mechanical fitter would be beneficial.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, or light engineering.
• Understanding of PLCs and automation systems is an advantage.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a maintenance or a light engineering role, preferably within the food industry or similar.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment would be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conduct repairs on mechanical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems as needed.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during production processes.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report any recurring issues.
• Assist with light engineering tasks, including fabrications, adjustments, and modifications to equipment.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and report low stock levels.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and equipment reliability including operator instruction and training.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities apply within.

INDA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €22.00-€26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilkenny, CO. Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OR-13012