Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician – Manufacturing

Hollister ULC is an independent healthcare manufacturer, respected worldwide for quality and innovation. Our mission is to help the medical profession deliver better products and services, which makes life more rewarding and dignified for all who use them. Hollister has been based in Ballina, Co. Mayo since 1976 and we currently employ 520 people.

• SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Maintenance superintendent, 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

II. RESPONSIBILTIES:

• 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.
• Troubleshooting equipment related process problems and equipment failures to determine cause and to investigate 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 process improvements.
• 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.

III. QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic/Credentials/Certifications

• Must Possess a Fás Electrical Time-served Apprenticeship with Junior and Senior Trades

Length of experience

• 4+ years experience preferably in medical devices and/or pharmaceutical industries

Specialized 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.

Candidates must be prepared to work day or all shift patterns as applicable, E.G a 24/7 Continental Shift (2* 12 day hour days 08:00 – 20:00 followed by 2 * 12 hour nights 20:00 – 08:00 followed by 4 days off whereby the pattern repeats itself)

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets products for ostomy care, continence care, and wound care and develops educational support for patients and healthcare professionals. We have been in business for more than 95 years. Our products are sold in more than 90 countries and we have manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents. At Hollister Incorporated, we are passionate about the work we do, and we are committed to making life more rewarding and dignified for our Associates and for the people who use our products and services. A career at Hollister Incorporated can take many paths, all of them leading to rewarding opportunities.

Job Req ID: 24583