Maintenance Technician

About the company

Atlantach Technical Services provides engineering support across project management, operations and maintenance, and commissioning. Its work spans a range of sectors including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, medical device, datacentre, and automotive.

Role overview

The company is looking for a Shift Maintenance Technician to support a major medical device client in County Westmeath. The role offers attractive shift patterns and is based in Athlone, Westmeath.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out electrical or mechanical maintenance and diagnose faults on production equipment used in a manufacturing setting.
• Test and qualify PLC- and PC-controlled production machinery.
• Work closely with production team leads and respond to their instructions.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team on production schedules, downtime for preventive maintenance, and equipment access.
• Deliver work within tight timelines and scheduled deadlines.
• Take a proactive approach by suggesting ideas that improve project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform acceptance, operational, and functional testing or qualification to prepare systems for production.

Authority and compliance

• Stop work if an unsafe practice creates a risk of injury, environmental harm, or damage to equipment or other people.
• Complete all duties in line with quality, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

Requirements

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electrical and Instrumentation.
• Three to five years of experience in a similar technical position, ideally in medical devices or a comparable industry, with a proven track record.
• Hands-on mechanical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of PLCs, motor drives, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic components.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• High technical competence.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work rotating shift cycles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package.
• Pension scheme.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Financial support for further education.
• Access to a personal financial adviser.
• Bike-to-work programme.
• Employee engagement activities and company-wide events.

Additional information

Atlantach Technical Services is an equal opportunities employer.