Production Technician
Location: Shannon, Co. Clare
Salary: €45,000–€55,000
Industry: Biopharma / Manufacturing
Position type: Full-time, permanent
Role overview
The Production Technician will support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality product. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience from a biopharma or regulated manufacturing environment; strong mechanical assembly experience (building and fitting parts/sub-assemblies) is highly beneficial.
Key responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and follow batch documentation/SOPs to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Perform mechanical assembly of components/sub-assemblies to defined specifications.
• Execute routine manufacturing tasks such as material handling, line setup/changeover, and basic troubleshooting.
• Accurately complete GMP documentation in real time.
• Conduct in-process checks and support sampling/inspection requirements per procedure.
• Identify and escalate deviations, equipment issues, and quality concerns; support investigations as required.
• Support equipment cleaning, line clearance, and 5S activities to maintain a compliant and audit-ready area.
• Assist with maintenance activities (first-line maintenance), coordinating with Engineering/Maintenance teams where needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (yield, downtime, scrap reduction, cycle time improvements).
• Adhere to EHS standards at all times, including safe systems of work and risk assessments.

Requirements

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude with proven assembly experience (parts, tools, fixtures, drawings).
• Comfortable working to SOPs and quality standards; strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a shift/team environment.
• Biopharma/pharma/medical device experience with GMP documentation.

• Experience in cleanroom environments and good contamination control practices.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment
• QQI Level 5/6, apprenticeship, or technical qualification in Engineering/Mechanical/Manufacturing (or equivalent).

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