Equipment Maintenance Technician (m/f/ ) (New Healthcare Company)

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Job Description:

3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company will be a leading global diversified health technology company with:

• Proven category leadership
• Exposure to attractive end-markets
• Innovation mindset driving improved patient outcomes
• Collaborative customer relationships
• Deep global regulatory experience
• Operational excellence and strong cash flow
• Strong sales growth and profitability with significant recurring sales

We expect the creation of the two companies will be completed by the end of 2023. For now, we will continue to operate as one global company. This role is positioned to drive the success of the "New Health Care Company".

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Supporting production equipment in a medical device healthcare environment
• Repairing and troubleshooting automated electro/mechanical equipment failures
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance procedures through PEMAC
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance documentation.
• Work proactively to ensure production performance targets are met
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices & Good Documentation Practices are followed.
• Support Engineering projects and lead actions assigned to maintenance group
• Focus on Continuous Improvement projects to drive improvements in OEE

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Cert./Diploma/Senior Trades in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• 3- 5years experience in a similar technical role within the medical device or similar industry
• Mechanical experience within an automated manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting / problem solving skills and analytical methodologies
• Flexibility to work different Shift Patterns as the business requires

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Working knowledge of PLCs, motor drives, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical ability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Teamwork abilities - Foster a collaborative culture

Role Location: Athlone, Ireland

Remuneration

• Salary - €high-reaching dependent on skills and experience plus excellent benefits package.
• Shift Allowance - 25% (12-hour x 3 cycle shift patterns 7am-7pm/7pm-7am)

Employment Statement

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