Working Life
Working as a team member to provide a technical service to produce product per organisational needs in line with all safety, regulatory and organiational requirements, the work of a Manufacturing Technician includes:
- Preparing equipment, work areas and materials and ensuring/verifying readiness of manual, automated and ancillary equipment.
- Operation and technical support of manual, automated assembly and ancillary equipment.
- Troubleshooting and repair of day-to-day manufacturing issues which may impact on efficiencies, safety or quality.
- Performing routine calibration on equipment.
- Operating of measuring equipment and other advanced metrology equipment.
- Support product development, validation and improvement projects.
- Documentation of all activities in line with GMP requirements.
- Cross train within the team and training of new members.
- Ability to work on own initiative
The Manufacturing Technician will work both autonomously and cross-functionally with Production, Operations, Engineering Support, Quality, Facilities, and Safety to ensure that the engineering activities/projects are completed as per defined project schedule.
The manufacturing technician will also work in establishing and coordinating corrective/preventive maintenance activities for Production/Operations equipment within the manufacturing site.
Qualities -
An interest in working and learning in the MedTech, plastics and engineering sector.
Knowledge
Core knowledge listed:
- Quality management systems within a regulated environment (GMP)
- Raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing
- Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing (Lean manufacturing)
- Mechanics and Properties of Materials
- Mechanics and Dynamics of Machines
- Industrial Automation
- Engineering Science
- Electrical Science
- Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
- Cleanroom operations
- Metrology
- Perform routine calibration of equipment
Skills
Specialist Skills (Technical)
- Use engineering principles to make data driven decisions and apply technical judgment to product design and to continuously improve manufacturing processes
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create advanced 3D models and use standard parts libraries for the selection of appropriate components required for use in manufacturing and assembly processes
- Analyse basic pneumatic/hydraulic manufacturing applications and develop automated solutions using PLC (programmable logic control) technology
- Concepts, processes and legislation for Risk Management and Health and Safety management
- Perform lean manufacturing analysis (Value Stream mapping, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Take Time Calculation, Process Throughput measurement, 5S) to identify areas for improvement, and solve problems
- Analyse, develop and implement preventive actions which proactively resolve product, process and systems issues
- Complete industry documentation aligned to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards
- Partner with project team members to create, execute and document activities associated with equipment validation and release
- Drive the troubleshooting and corrective action effort for any process issues
- Quality assurance, safety compliance systems and quality management principles needed in manufacturing and service organisations
- Configure and operate manual, automated and ancillary production equipment required for the manufacturing process
Soft Skills:
- Time management skills;
- Creative problem solving and work as an effective group member
- Academic writing and referencing sources of information
- Proficient in both written and oral communication skill
- Apply the basic principles of critical thinking / problem solving
Competencies
- Ethics
- Communications
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Ability to work independently
- Reading Comprehension
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Report Writing
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness
- The ability for Continuous Professional Development
- Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness
- The ability for Continuous Professional Development
Interests - Manufacturing Technology
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Entry / Progression - Manufacturing Technology
Pay & Salary - Manufacturing Technology
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
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Useful Contacts - Manufacturing Technology
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Engineers Ireland
- 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4
- (01) 665 1300
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Irish Manufacturing research
- Irish Manufacturing Research Unit A, Aerodrome Business Park Rathcoole, Co. Dublin D24 WCO4
- (0) 1 5675000
- [email protected]
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