Do your best work at AbbVie—as part of a brilliant, curious team

We are currently sourcing an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our team in AbbVie Westport on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis. 

This is a shift based role, you will be required to work Weekend 12-hour shifts between days and nights on a bi-weekly rotation. 

The Business Unit (BU) Maintenance Technician (Fitter) reporting to the Technical Lead will work as part of the technical team across aseptic manufacturing and Filling, Packaging, Plastics and site services.  They will work to key metrics in equipment up time, Health & Safety, Quality/Compliance, Customer Service (internal and external) and Cost.   

Responsibilities

• Planned and Unplanned maintenance of mechanical Services, Plant and Equipment.
• Responsible for determining root cause of equipment issues and implementing solutions
• Support Machine and Equipment Effectiveness improvements.  
• Identification and sourcing of equipment spare parts.  
• Assisting preventative maintenance by specialist vendors. 
• Attendance during FAT / Commissioning of new plant and equipment. 
• Assist in the performance of equipment qualifications.  
• Support the setup of Preventative Maintenance Routines for equipment. 
• Support the Risk assessment of tasks and equipment.  
• Communication of any concerns about work processes to Management. 
• Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner to support operations.
• Support continuous improvement and process efficiency programs, i.e., MEP, OEE, OPEX, RCA, RCM and productivity output for the BU.
• Provide information to the tracking and monitoring of the relevant KPIs for the Technical Team.
• Help support the BU during regulatory and compliance audits.
• Ensures all maintenance activities within Eyecare are performed to the appropriate health and safety standards.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and correct technical issues, in an effective and timely manner, with a sense of urgency to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ability to read, analyse, interpret technical data, and technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and answer queries.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with and influence other groups in a positive, team-based environment.
• Flexible and willing to carry out overtime and Shift Work as necessary.