Senior Manufacturing Technician

<p>     </p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p><b>Who we are:</b></p><p>Abbott has a presence in over 160 countries and has over 113,000 employees. Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny (R95 A02A) is Abbott’s 7th manufacturing site in Ireland.</p><p></p><p>The facility is a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.</p><p></p><p><b>What is this position:</b></p><p>As Senior Manufacturing Technician you will provide technical support and leadership relating to equipment utilized in the manufacturing areas by repairing, maintaining, or modifying production equipment.</p><p></p><p>Monitoring machine output on the shift to and ensure all cells are running to cycle time, to meet specific targets.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li>Install and equipment validation</li><li>Conducting scheduled maintenance, diagnosing, and troubleshooting faults</li><li>Perform skilled maintenance and repair such as mechanical, pneumatics, electrical systems</li><li>Lead on maintenance and/or process issues</li><li>Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.</li><li>Certifies and train manufacturing associates in the production processes.</li><li>Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>How does this role fit into the organisation:</b></p><p></p><p>You will report to a process Engineering Manager on a team of approx. 20. Your team will include process engineers and manufacturing technicians.</p><p></p><p><b>What we’re looking for:</b></p><ul><li>Min level 6 qualification (Trade or Third level equivalent)</li><li>Electrical and mechanical skills are desired</li><li>Technical and fault-finding skills</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What’s in it for you:</b></p><ul><li>Pension</li><li>Healthcare</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Paid maternity leave</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Adoptive leave</li><li>Flexible working</li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with us at <a href="http://www.abbott.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.abbott.com</a> or <a href="https://www.ie.abbott/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span><span><span>https://www.ie.abbott/</span></span></span></a>, on LinkedIn at <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span><span><span>www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/</span></span></span></a>, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Abbott" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span><span><span>www.facebook.com/Abbott</span></span></span></a> and on Twitter @AbbottNews.</p><p></p><p>Abbott is an equal opportunities employer</p><p>     </p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>N/A/hour<p><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p>     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Facilities &amp; Maintenance<p>     </p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>ADC Diabetes Care<p>        </p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>Ireland &gt; Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park<p>     </p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p>     </p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Ie - Kky4Cya1 (Ireland)<p>     </p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 5 % of the Time<p>     </p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p>  ��  </p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p>     </p><p>     </p><p>     </p>