Maintenance Technician – 4-Cycle Shift

Location: Limerick, Ireland Job Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: 4-Cycle Shift Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering Job Overview Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment is currently recruiting a Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client, an established manufacturing company based in Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitter, or an individual with an equivalent technical qualification, to join a busy and progressive manufacturing environment. Working as part of a 4-cycle shift team, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising production machinery and associated equipment to ensure high levels of equipment reliability, operational efficiency and product quality. The position offers exposure to automated manufacturing systems, injection moulding processes, preventative maintenance programmes and continuous improvement initiatives, with opportunities for ongoing technical training and development. Key Responsibilities - Carry out day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of production machinery and associated equipment. - Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults to minimise production downtime. - Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery, automation systems and auxiliary equipment. - Monitor and maintain essential machine services, including compressed air, water and material supply systems. - Work closely with production and engineering teams to investigate equipment failures, identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions. - Set and adjust machine operating parameters to ensure products meet dimensional and quality specifications. - Support the installation, commissioning, introduction and validation of new machinery, tooling and production equipment. - Assist with new tooling design, development and process improvement activities. - Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and promote best practices in equipment reliability and asset care. - Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing scrap and increasing productivity. - Support the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and modern maintenance practices. - Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed in accordance with equipment manufacturer recommendations. - Support the training and development of production personnel in equipment operation, basic maintenance practices and safe working procedures. - Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies and Quality Management System requirements. - Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation. - Occasional international travel may be required to support wider company technical or operational requirements, although this is expected to be very infrequent.