Process Technician (Medical Device)

JWR Employment Specialists are recruiting a Process Technician for a Medical Device manufacturing company located in Boyle, Co Roscommon.

The Process Technician is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing operations. The role is responsible for process up time and reduction/elimination of downtime and for the maintenance of production equipment through the preventative maintenance system.

Working Shifts and Hours:

• This is a full time role - 39 hours. This position requires work on a 12 hour shift on Saturday and on Sunday. The remaining hours are carried out over 2 days during the week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with his/her manager and with other technical/engineering personnel to ensure process equipment, jigs, fixtures and tooling are available at all times to support the production schedules.
• Provide a rapid response and troubleshooting service to manufacturing/production, covering breakdowns and other processing problems/improvements initiatives
• Liase and coordination with tooling and equipment service suppliers and contractors to meet the production output needs.
• Use technical input on problem solving, improving processes and quality improvements in the area using lean tools and 6 sigma principles.  Support the manufacturing and quality functions on resolution of technical processing issues.
• Maintain planned maintenance schedules which conform to the requirements of the quality system, perform a programme of work based on the schedules to ensure all equipment is maintained in optimum condition.
• Ensure equipment, jigs, fixtures, tooling and equipment are maintained in a manner which ensures the safety of personnel and in particular that safety guards and features are in full working order.
• When required, 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 quality system.
• Adhere to required standards of housekeeping, GMP, safety and QMS
• Support the collection and reporting of process output data, to improve process optimization activity.
• Develop Subject Matter Expertise ( SME) knowledge level for process technologies for which you are responsible.
• Support the site Safety and Continuous improvement programs.

Person Specification: 

• A minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably 3 years medical device/pharmaceutical and/or diagnostics manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Experience of the application and understanding of Problem-solving techniques
• Must have a good working knowledge of quality systems
• 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.
• Process Technician should have completed an apprenticeship in tool making, electrical or equivalent. Or alternatively will have an NCEA Certificate or Diploma in engineering.