Cardinal Health Manufacturing, a leading medical device company in Tullamore, Co Offaly has exciting opportunities for Production Machine Setters to join our team. The positions available are based on Day Shift and 3 Cycle Shift Monday to Friday.

Job Summary

Our Machine Setters have the responsibility of ensuring our production equipment set-up is running accurately and producing 100% efficiency to produce high quality medical device products.

Key Responsibilities

• Correct set-up, general maintenance and preventative maintenance of production equipment.

• Ensure all equipment is set-up as per the relevant procedure and parameter sheets.

• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and repair or replace parts as appropriate.

• Ensure proper identification and storage of tools, gauges etc.

• Ensure equipment set-up is running within standard time and produces 100% efficiency to achieve associated OEE targets.

• Minimise downtime and work closely with Supervisors and Engineering to ensure maximum utilization of equipment.

• Ensure all machine safety guards are working.

• Highlight and work to eliminate unsafe methods/equipment/hazards as appropriate.

• Ensure quality in all aspects of work by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.

• Ensure equipment is set-up correctly 1st time to maximize quality and minimize potential for defects.

Experience, qualifications and Skills required

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent

• Mechanical/Plastics/Electrical qualification is desirable or interested in pursing this qualification

• Experience in an automated environment supporting high volume mechanical / pneumatic manufacturing system is desirable

• Experience of automated equipment, PLCs, electro pneumatics, servos, lubrication systems, preventative maintenance programmes is desirable

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Experience in Injection Moulding and Extrusion is desirable

Essential criteria for the position are:

• Ability to articulate technical facts in a clear and concise manner

• Ability to work well in a team setting

• Ability to take ownership for process, and drive troubleshooting and improvement activities

• Organised and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to get the job done

• Ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and the plant performance

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic components

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• An excellent standard of attendance and time keeping

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.