Job Description
Who we are?
At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox and Abbott to design, manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.
We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.
What’s the job?
Mergon International currently has an exciting and challenging role for a Maintenance Technician on 4-cycle shift within our healthcare, industrial and automotive division. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and carrying out maintenance activities allowing for smooth running of the Production Department.
Working on shift the Maintenance Technician will provide technical support to ensure the efficient running of production. Duties will include:
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and material handling systems for blow and injection moulding machines.
- Repair of auxiliary equipment such as grinders, conveyors and finishing cells as required
- Carry out preventative maintenance on blow moulding machines and adjustments to blow moulding process to ensure good production
- Log and report downtime/quality issues
- Support product, process and equipment analysis and improvement projects
- Work as member of a team to resolve open issues, drive process improvements in design, layout and operational performance
Who we’re looking for?
- Be a qualified Maintenance Technician with experience in a similar manufacturing environment
- Be experienced in dealing with both electrical and mechanical process issues as well as familiarity with robotics
- Be able to work on own initiative and priorities work as required
- Have excellent communication skills
Mergon is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers flexible working arrangements and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Mergon is an Irish owned company with operations in Ireland, Czech Republic and USA.
Established in 1981 Mergon works with leaders in the Automotive, Industrial and Healthcare sectors.
It's Irish operations are based in Castlepollard in the heart of the Irish Midlands close to Mullingar. Mergon are an excellent employer in the midlands and have been very supportive of the local community over the years. Mergon have been involved in excellent health and education initiatives such as International Men’s Day, LEGO DAY , Science Week and Mergon's School Engineering Experience.
Mergon works with its customers to design, manufacture and assemble components that make their products succeed in their chosen markets.
In recent years the company has increased its capabilities in additive manufacturing and systems manufacturing; supplying complex moulded and electronics based assemblies to major clients like Abbott and Xerox.
As a result of working across many different sectors, Mergon has access to and experience in best practice from leaders in the Automotive, Industrial and Healthcare sectors. We believe this wealth of cross industrial experience makes us a valuable partner and gives our customers insights to ideas that typical suppliers may not have.
As a responsible plastic products manufacturer, Mergon constantly works to ensure that its impact on the environment meets or exceeds the expectations of both customers and the community.
Through the effective implementation of reduction, re-use and re-cycling policies and to underline our pro-active approach, Mergon was the first Technical Blow Molding company in the world to receive accreditation to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, which provides a framework for cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manufacturing.
Mergon International
Water Street, Castlepollard,
Westmeath, N91 EP90, Ireland
Tel: +353 44 966 2000
Email: mergoninternational@mergon.com