Maintenance Electrician

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Ballina​
Department: ​Operations 

Shift: This role requires flexibility, as the individual must be available to work various shifts.

Summary:

Reporting to the Facilities Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment in manufacturing and plant areas in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements. A significant feature of this role is to minimize equipment downtime thus optimizing overall plant performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high level technical support in a high volume environment and work with and advise suppliers and engineers on product design to facilitate greater production efficiencies & OEE.
• Troubleshooting equipment related problems and failures to determine cause and implement repairs.
• Drive ongoing and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Maintain accurate data for analysis on equipment.
• Support Engineering and Production personnel on continuous improvements and monitor equipment in order to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Adjusting and calibrating instruments and equipment to ensure accurate readings and control. 
• Read and interpret drawings, manuals, schematics, and technical diagrams. 
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects that use lean and six sigma tools to improve overall business efficiency.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of innovation through identifying innovative solutions to process problems and actively encouraging team members to share new ideas.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and actively participate in multi functional teams to deliver process improvements
• Following safety protocols, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring a safe working environment. 

Education:

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical

2-5 Years work experience in a medical device or pharma environment

Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the application of multi-skilling in previous employment.
• The role involves working in a cross-functional team therefore strong communication skills coupled with excellent analytical and problem solving skills are prerequisites for this role.
• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools would be an advantage.
• Good PLC Programming skills and Networking experience are required.
• Familiarity with Siemens/Allen Bradley PLC Programming Preferable.
• Ability to Troubleshoot using Software based tools and Diagnostic equipment Essential.
• Basic pneumatic and Hydraulic system understanding an advantage.
• Vision Systems and Robotics experience desirable but not Essential.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 34576