Job Description
We are currently on the look out for both Manufacturing Technicians and Quality Technicians.
* The Quality Technician will:
* Assist engineering in providing manufacturing support by reviewing and analysing data to determine manufacturing issues and trends.
* Resolve and prevent manufacturing issues by assisting engineering in determining root cause and implementing corrective and preventative action.
* Review and disposition non-conforming material by utilising quality tools and by developing knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures.
* Develop and implements process improvements by assisting engineering in researching and validating changes in processes/equipment and test methods to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time per established procedures.
* Support process development during new product introduction by defining traceability and inspection requirements, developing statistical process control criteria, developing manufacturing instructions, and creating training sheets and certifications.
* Provide input to engineering, qualification, and validation studies and reports by collecting, compiling, measuring, organising and recording data, and by writing procedures.
* The Quality Technician should have:
* A National Framework of Qualifications level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* Extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines.
* Performs complex technical assignments usually without established procedures.
* Mentor less senior employees in work group and offer counsel.
* Plans and organises non-routine tasks with approval.
* Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices.
* The Manufacturing Technician will:
* Observe and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
* Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
* Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary.
* Install and validate equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
* Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
* Certify manufacturing associates in the production processes.
* Evaluate and order necessary equipment, tools and fixtures.
* The Manufacturing Technician should have:
* A National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline.
* Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* Applies limited knowledge of basic technical concepts and practices and a basic understanding of product or systems fundamentals.
* Performs routine technical tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions.
* Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritisation of tasks.
* Solves problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of well-defined procedures and practices.