Job Summary
  • Kildare
  • Permanent
  • 3rd June 2026
  • €40,000
  • Ref ID: #49230

Job Description

  • Location: Kildare, Kildare
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #49230
  • Salary: €40,000

Automation Shift Technician

Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift pattern (including weekends)
Salary: €40,000 – €50,000 (DOE)

We are hiring on behalf of one of our well-known clients within the healthcare manufacturing industry. This organisation is known for its commitment to precision, innovation and operational excellence. This is a hands-on technical role suited to an experienced Automation, Moulding Technician or similar, with a strong mechanical or trade background. You will play a key part in maintaining and optimising automated production systems in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: €40,000 – €50,000 (DOE)

  • Private pension contribution 

  • Continental shift pattern

  • Free on-site parking

  • On-site subsidised canteen

  • On-site subsidised gym

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Shift Supervisors to start up and shut down machines, ensuring smooth production flow

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across automated systems and production equipment to maximise uptime

  • Carry out routine servicing and maintenance of machinery

  • Support on-going production by executing automation-related technical tasks on shift

  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction projects

  • Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and compliance across all work areas

  • Ensure adherence to Quality and GMP standards, including relevant ISO requirements (e.g. ISO 13485)

  • Support installation, fault-finding and repair of industrial control systems (e.g. PLCs and automated production lines)

  • Conduct routine inspections to identify defects or malfunctions in equipment

  • Analyse work orders, determine required actions and complete tasks efficiently

  • Prepare maintenance reports and update records on equipment and project status

Requirements:

  • Qualified or highly experienced Automation Technician, Moulding Technician, or similar hands-on technical role

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical injection moulding

  • Strong mechanical aptitude with practical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills

  • Experience working in regulated or controlled environments (medical device experience an advantage)

  • Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001

  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and automated systems

  • Hands-on, practical problem solver with a strong technical mindset

  • Quality-focused with high attention to detail and professionalism

  • Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced production environment

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with supervisors and cross-functional teams

  • Team-oriented

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Shreya Thornton or call Osborne on (045) 579 066.If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Job Summary
    • Kildare
    • Permanent
    • 3rd June 2026
    • €40,000
    • Ref ID: #49230