Process Technician - Ireland

About the Position

Are you a hands-on technical professional with a passion for automation, manufacturing excellence, and problem-solving? We are looking for a Process Technician to join our high-performing manufacturing team in Limerick, Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the production of high-quality ophthalmic lenses within a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain high-volume automated production lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Carry out fault-finding, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, quality, and yield enhancement.
• Support quality improvement projects and process optimization activities.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping standards are maintained within your work area.
• Promote and uphold Health & Safety, Environmental, Credo, and Behavioural Standards across the team.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to achieve operational objectives.

Additional Responsibilities (Shift Calibration Support)

• Providing calibration support to manufacturing operations during nights and weekends when the central calibration team is unavailable.
• Performing calibration activities in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Reporting and documenting any calibration non-conformances or procedural deviations.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving calibration procedures and documentation.
• Ensuring calibration equipment, standards, and supplies are available and maintained.
• Maintaining accurate calibration records, databases, and instrument history files.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Driving effective closure of Quality System calibration NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Moulding Technology, or a related technical discipline.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Ideally, you'll have 4-5 years' experience working with some or all of the following:
  • Pneumatic systems
  • PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
  • Machine automation
  • Equipment setup and changeovers
  • Pick-and-place machinery
  • High-volume manufacturing environments
  • Packaging and print equipment
  • Mechanical setup and maintenance
  • Injection moulding processes
  • Instrument calibration and/or physics-based applications

Additional Advantages

• Qualification in an electromechanical discipline
• Time-served apprenticeship
• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments

We Offer

• Competitive basic salary plus shift allowance
• Permanent, full-time position
• Healthcare cover
• Company pension scheme
• On-site gym facilities
• Subsidised canteen
• Career development and training opportunities

About the Company

Join a successful and innovative manufacturing organisation where you'll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, contribute to continuous improvement projects, and build a rewarding long-term career.