10 jobs found in collinstown

We are currently recruiting a Shift Manager to join our Team here at Decotek, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath.   As Shift Manager, you will be responsible for directing the company’s operating activities, to manage the resources of the company including employees, equipment, material and processes to ensure that the company meets the deliverables of the company such as Environmental, Health and Safety of employees and visitors,   Principal Accountabilities:   Maintain a clean, safe workplace and ensure zero lost time accidents. Lead, motivate and develop Cell Leaders, General Operators and other support teams in communication, team development, career development, motivation and skills. Drives and meets the Key Performance Indicators of the production shift. Ensure the timely issuing of internal reports which are used to determine the production area performance. Ensure Cell Leaders and General Operators are trained in manufacturing procedures and training matrix is kept up to date Maintain good employee morale and discipline, and manage all disciplinary issues in line with HR policies and procedures. Ensure that Operational activities always meet and exceed Customer expectations Plan, direct, and implement the manufacturing processes, quality and production improvements in compliance with company goals, objectives. Organise and direct workflow for satisfying production requirement in a cost-efficient lean structure. Mentor and Coach direct reports to reach company targets and objectives. Use hands-on approach to managing the team, leading problem-solving activities. Ensure that each area and all employees are compliant with all Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and all regulations relating to the company’s EPA licence   EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND WORK RELATED SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB High-level leadership and decision-making skills. Demonstrates an Environmental, Health and Safety ethos. Excellent organizational development and management skills, including process design. Demonstrated capability to execute strategy in complex, shifting environments Demonstrated capability to operate with cultural sensitivity in international environments Ability to communicate and interact with all levels within the company with excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. 10 plus years’ experience within a manufacturing environment with at least 5 years’ experience in a comparable position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Ability to travel as required (estimated up to 30% time) Excellent coaching, mentoring and team development skills. To apply for this position, please click on the red "Apply Now" button below

Summary of the Role:   As a Graduate Quality Engineer, you will work within a project team reporting directly to the Quality Manager and you will be responsible for maintaining and setting quality standards and procedures for current production and New Product Introduction.      Principal Accountabilities   As a Graduate Quality Engineer, your key responsibilities will be:   Maintaining and supporting Product Quality to meet agreed project requirements. Maintaining and supporting agreed internal and external standards. Maintaining of internal and external Quality documentation. Maintaining Customer specific requirements. Maintaining and supporting project APQP documentations. Ensure that the KPI targets for the company are achieved Communication of customer issues to the production team and ensuring response to customers is done in a timely manner. Travel to customer sites to fix issues and develop customer relations. Development of internal and external product and process control equipment. Responsible for customer submissions, Run at Rates and PPAPs. Maintaining product performance data for reporting. Provide quality support to Production as required. Compliance and development of procedures related to IATF16949 or other such standards as may be adopted by DECOTEK. All responsibilities should be undertaken in the spirit of continuous improvement, striving for excellence and adoption of Best Practice. Development and protection of DECOTEK intellectual property and know how.   General activities May revise or coordinate the revision of standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with standards. Liaise with other sites to maximise efficiency through co-operation, sharing of know- how and expertise. Perform any other duties as assigned.   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required   Third level Qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or other relevant discipline. Ability to support and resolve Product Quality issues and drive timely and effective Corrective Actions. Previous experience in the Automotive industry is an advantage. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Results orientated. Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines. Fluency in German is desirable.   To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv.  

Company Profile:   DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. Summary of the Role: The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing with all process, product related engineering for maximizing efficiencies throughout the plant.   Principal Accountabilities   Support manufacturing in the resolution of manufacturing issues and provide manufacturing with tools and engineering support to implement new products into production and in the resolution of manufacturing issues. Support and Lead process functions to determine product flow through the manufacturing cell by use of current engineering and continuous improvement techniques. Establish resource requirements and material flow using industrial engineering techniques and internal company standards. Support the Analysis of various product structures and processes in order to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs. Perform Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis to determine optimum operating parameters to achieve the most efficient cell. Ensure company KPI’s are achieved. Ensure ISO/TS16949 is implemented and maintained in the manufacturing area.   Project Team Related responsibilities:   Adherence of the project teams to Engineering Change control Adherence of the Project to Internal Gate timing Adherence of the Project teams to Customer Timing and Commitments Adherence of the Project teams to Project Budgets Adherence of the Project teams departmental Procedures Maintenance of customer Portals and representation at customer locations as requested by Management   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required Third level Qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or other relevant discipline. Previous experience in a similar role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Results orientated. Ability to work well under pressure and manage to deadlines.  To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv.

  Company Profile: DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. Summary of the Role:   As a Graduate Automation Technician your primary role will be to provide support to the production by trouble-shooting issues effectively; and by driving operating activities to maximize machine efficiencies and output. You will coordinate changeovers and perform preventative and routine maintenance programs.   You will report directly to the Production Management team ____________________________________________________________________________ Principal Accountabilities   As a Graduate Maintenance Technician your key responsibilities will be:   Support the Delivery of high-quality maintenance service to production Responding immediately to machinery breakdowns Carry out tool changes in line with production schedules The Graduate technician must ensure that maintenance works efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy On a day to day basis, the Graduate Maintenance Technician will be responsible for supporting the execution, monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups Responsible for carrying out planned work. Supporting Ongoing improvements to the machinery’s performance Updating the safety systems replacing faulty parts Supporting the Development of Robot programs for new products and improve existing programs Support the Creation of development and modify PLC programs Sourcing and ordering spare and replacement machine parts both mechanical and electrical   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required Third level Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering Mechatronics/ Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Manufacturing Technician. Experienced in fault finding and problem- solving PLC Programming, Omron, Siemens and Mitsubishi ABB and Kuka Robot programming Good knowledge of automated controls and controls systems Familiar with machine safety Pneumatic and hydraulic experience Able to work safely within a team Good communication skills  To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv.

  We are currently recruiting a CMM Technician onsite in Collinstown, Co. Westmeath   Principal Accountabilities     Programme existing and new components onto the CMM software Update programmes as required to incorporate issues highlighted in Production Support Engineering / Quality functions with programming and troubleshooting Train Quality technicians how to use the  CMM equipment Work effectively with all team members to assist in the continuous improvement of systems and processes and ensure best practice is consistently applied Ensure that all documentation is maintained in an organised and controlled manner Participate in other related projects as required Liaise closely with the Quality and Development Manager on all CMM issues Communicate effectively with all levels of employees within the Company ensuring effective relationships are developed Perform all other duties as assigned   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required  Requirements for this position include    A certificate / diploma in an engineering discipline equivalent together with some experience in a manufacturing environment. Technical Qualification in Engineering CAD experience would be an advantage An ability to read and decipher engineering drawings Excellent Organizational And Communication skills    To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv.

  Computerized Maintenance Management System Coordinator Summary of the Role:   As Computerized Maintenance Management System Coordinator your primary role will be to provide support to production by scheduling maintenance activities through the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) and by driving operating activities to maximize machine efficiencies and output.   This is a full-time role based onsite in Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. You will report directly to the Maintenance Manager   Principal Accountabilities As Maintenance Coordinator your key responsibilities will be:   Delivering a high-quality maintenance service to production Ensure that planned maintenance activities are captured in the CMMS. Generate reports as required through CMMS The maintenance coordinator must ensure that maintenance works efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy On a day to day basis, the Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for the monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups. Responsible for planning breakdown work. Identify trends in breakdowns and work with maintenance and engineering to develop resolution of machine/tooling problems Manage and maintain spare part inventory ensuring adequate spare parts for critical equipment and tooling. Develop a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out, plan in missed maintenance activities Manage the Technical files (soft and hard copies) for all plant and equipment covering all electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, controls and software elements Manage all data relating to plant and equipment uptime and generate daily graphs showing performance to target Sourcing and ordering spare and replacement machine parts both mechanical and electrical Complete other tasks as business requires   Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required Possess mechanical maintenance experience and/or qualifications Experience in a similar role is desirable Experienced in fault finding and problem- solving Experience of data input Familiar with machine safety Experience of using Microsoft packages desirable Able to work safely within a team Good communication skills

DECOTEK Automotive is an Irish company that designs, develops and manufactures exterior trim components for the automotive industry. Due to rapid expansion and new business acquisition, an opportunity has now arisen for a Toolmaker to join our team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to further your career in one of the most challenging industries with direct involvement in the development of new model programs with customers.   Job Description – Toolmaker   Principal Accountabilities   As Toolmaker, your key responsibilities will be:   To manufacture, repair and service all tools, jigs and fixtures. Namely: form tools, progression tools, perforation tooling and roll form equipment. Set- up of tools in presses ranging from 50 to 500 ton. Experienced with tooling which produces aluminum and stainless steel products. Ability to operate, set, program CNC, PLC and Robotic machines. To monitor performance of setting, machines and tool longevity. Attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem. Using machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders to cut and shape the tools. Work effectively with all team members to assist in the continuous improvement of systems and processes and ensure best practice is consistently applied. Monitoring the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or possible improvements. Using precision measurement instruments such as micrometer, gauges and Vernier calipers to check the tool’s dimensions. Experience in repair and maintenance of pneumatic special purpose equipment. Operate and maintain production equipment and tools correctly whilst ensuring health and safety of self and others. Carry out Preventative Maintenance on tooling as per PM Schedule. Any other duties as assigned by the maintenance and toolroom manager     Experience, Training and Work Related Skills Required   Qualified Toolmaker to level 4 Post apprentice experience of 4 years is desirable Experience in press tool maintenance and repair works. Knowledge of set-up of tools in presses CNC, PLC and Robotic programming a distinct advantage Experience in the automotive industry is a distinct advantage Proactive with ability to work with minimal supervision. Flexible in approach to work Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate well in English To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button below attaching a relevant cv. EUROJOB

DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. We pride ourselves on directly supplying original parts to some of the top global automotive manufacturers. We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Fitter to join our team here at Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. Principal Accountabilities   As Apprentice Fitter, your key responsibilities will be:   Developing competence in the maintenance and repair of all mechanical aspects of the plant and ancillary equipment within the depot Assembling / dismantling / checking / repairing and modifying mechanical assemblies and equipment, to ensure compliance with the relevant standards Specifications Attendance at any additional training in other disciplines to further develop and complement a full skill set required for the role and maintain PPE at all times Complete and update Job Cards for all work tasks. Use and maintain workshop tooling in accordance to working specifications and conditions. Maintain an accurate time-keeping record relating to work tasks; monitor and record the use of workplace consumables Efficiency Working effectively within the team to include Excellent Time keeping Processing Departmental work instructions for your allocated tasks Adjusting work procedures to meet dept demands as dictated by production schedules and workflow. Adhering to company policies and safety regulations and risk assessments Recommending improvements to quality of service and efficiency Continuously improve dept operations Conferring with your team leader to coordinate activities. Ensure the highest standards of quality control are achieved within the dept department. Report any near misses and close out where possible Service and maintaining ALL equipment in line with manufacturers guidelines/Specifications SLA Maintain the agreed turnaround time on all equipment   Experience, Training and Skills Required   Highly practical & a great problem solver An enthusiastic learner who is looking to grow and develop over the apprenticeship Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings. Apprentices must have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent.

DECOTEK Automotive is based in the Irish midlands employing people in a highly skilled manufacturing environment. We design, develop and manufacture exterior trim components for the global automotive industry customers. We pride ourselves on directly supplying original parts to some of the top global automotive manufacturers. We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Toolmaker to join our team here at Collinstown, Co. Westmeath.   Principal Accountabilities   As Apprentice Toolmaker, your key responsibilities will be: Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements. Accurately maintain own training record as per schedule. Follow the directions of assigned trainer / mentor. Work on CNC mills, lathes, drills, grinders and spark eroders to tight tolerances. Fit together all moulds, jigs and fixtures for production. Draw simple 2D drawings. Work out cutters and tool paths on CAM software for the manufacture of die’s etc. Repair and fault finding on press tools and Special Purpose Equipment. Maintain toolroom equipment to the highest standards.   Experience, Training and Skills Required   Apprentices must have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Team player, works well with colleagues. Show good initiative and be a self-starter. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Proficient IT Skills. Good attention to detail and strong ability to learn new techniques, systems and technologies. Knowledgeable in jig, fixture and tool design and machining processes. Knowledgeable of cutting data for variety of materials. CAD/CAM ability preferred.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES   Produce high quality products in the right quantity according to Work instructions and Production Targets. Work effectively with all team members to assist in the continuous improvement of systems and processes and ensure best practice is consistently applied. Operate and maintain production equipment according to Work Instruction whilst ensuring health and safety of self and others Ensure work area is kept clean and free from hazards Carry out visual inspection and product testing on line Ensure that all documentation is maintained in an organised and controlled manner. Assist in the achievement of Production metrics in line with plant KPI’s Participate in other related projects as required. Liaise closely with the Cell Leader on all quality and production issues. Communicate effectively with all levels of employees within the Company ensuring effective relationships are developed. Perform all other duties as assigned.     EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND WORK RELATED SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB   Leaving Certificate or equivalent Ability to communicate well in English Experience in a manufacturing environment/ Machine Operator experience a distinct advantage Good Interpersonal Skills Ability to function as a team member   Please apply with CV by clicking on the red "Apply Now" button below or post your CV to Human Resources, Decotek Automotive Ltd., Collinstown, Co. Westmeath N91 KHN1