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Equipment Technician - Weekend Shift

Alcon
Cork Full-time
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Equipment Technician \- Weekend Shift
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

As an Equipment technician here in Cork you will plan, conduct and provide direction on all quality engineering activities. You will be part of the Engineering team at Alcon to support the Manufacturing site. The Ideal candidate must be proficient with Installation, maintenance and repair of process equipment.

You will be responsible for the continuous technical, operational support and repair of process equipment in an eye care products manufacturing environment.

The daily role of the Equipment Technician:

  • Execute all aspects of equipment procurement, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting

  • and repair activities on manufacturing process equipment used in the manufacture of eye care

  • products at Alcon Ireland and working within defined Equipment, Maintenance and Change Control standard operating procedures.

  • Assist Process Engineering by implementing change to drive process improvements, reduce

  • scrap and ensure that excellence achieved across all product lines and assist in the execution of Change Control activities

  • Daily reporting into Engineering Manager on all activities and highlight issues early that could

  • affect product lines.

  • Upkeep of Equipment literature files, Work Orders \& the Preventative Maintenance database

  • Monitor \& update OEE downtime tracking system and equipment process logs

  • Completion of non\-conforming investigations (NCIs) (CAPAs) \& (DCTs) in addition to assisting

  • with Internal/External audits
What you’ll bring to Alcon:
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.

  • Familiar with SQL to generate queries and analyse data results

  • Familiar with and having PLC experience (Allen Bradley)

  • Familiar with PC building and repairs

  • Technical competence in operating Packaging Equipment.

  • Knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP standards.

  • Ability to utilize problem solving technique
We want you onboard if you if you have:
  • A minimum level 6 qualification in an Engineering or Technical discipline

  • A minimum 2\+ years of experience in a technical role

  • Experience with equipment and utilities from new equipment coming onsite to troubleshooting existing equipment

  • Problem Solving mentality
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