JOB DESCRIPTION:
Mechanical Technician
Abbott Diabetes Care – Kilkenny
IDA Ireland Kilkenny Business & Technology Park, Kilkenny R95 A02A
Build Your Future. Help improve Lives. Grow with Abbott.
Abbott's Kilkenny facility is one of the most advanced manufacturing sites in Europe, producing FreeStyle glucose monitoring technology that helps millions of people worldwide manage diabetes. As we continue to grow, we're looking for Mechanical Technicians at multiple experience levels to join our team.
This opportunity may particularly suit qualified mechanics, mechanical fitters, maintenance fitters, toolmakers and mechanical technicians looking to apply their skills within a highly automated manufacturing environment
Why Abbott?
Security. Opportunity. Purpose.
At Abbott, you'll enjoy the stability of a global healthcare leader alongside genuine opportunities to develop your career while contributing to products that improve lives every day.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with attractive shift premium
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing, financial and lifestyle support for employees and their families
- Fully equipped onsite gym
- Structured training and development programmes
- Opportunities to progress into senior technical, engineering and leadership roles
- A modern, highly automated manufacturing environment
- The opportunity to help manufacture life-changing healthcare technology
Shift Pattern & Hours
- Work 7 x 12-hour shifts across a 14-day cycle
- Rotating day shifts (7am-7pm) and night shifts (7pm-7am)
- Includes two weekends per month
- Mix of short weeks (2 shifts) and long weeks (5 shifts)
- Built-in extended time off throughout the month
- Attractive shift premium included
- Full shift details will be discussed during the interview process
The Role
As a Mechanical Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our automated manufacturing equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and automated systems
- Carry out equipment adjustments, changeovers and component replacement
- Monitor machine performance and support production targets
- Support continuous improvement and root cause investigations
- Assist with equipment installation, upgrades and validation activities
- Train and support production operators
- Maintain compliance and technical documentation standards
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Operations teams
Experience Levels – Where You Fit
Level A
Ideal for candidates early in their career or transitioning into manufacturing.
- Level 6+ qualification, mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent
- Basic troubleshooting capability
- Strong learning mindset and willingness to develop
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
We hire for potential and invest in your development.
Level B
Ideal for experienced technicians looking to make an immediate impact.
- Proven experience maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment
- Experience working with automated manufacturing systems
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
- Ability to work independently and drive improvements
- Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment is advantageous
You'll hit the ground running and make a difference from day one.
What You'll Bring
- Recognised mechanical qualification, apprenticeship or trade background
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with machinery, maintenance or production equipment
- Safety-first mindset
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with CMMS systems is advantageous
Join Abbott Kilkenny
If you're looking for:
- Competitive pay and shift premium
- Excellent healthcare benefits and wellbeing supports
- Long-term career security with a global healthcare leader
- A shift pattern that provides regular extended time off
- Great onsite facilities, including a fully equipped gym
- Structured training and development
- Meaningful work that improves people's lives
Then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and build your future with Abbott Kilkenny.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable