Calibration Technician

We are recruiting for a Calibration Technician on behalf of a client of mine in Co. Mayo. This role is primarily responsible to provide a support service to the Site as part of the Calibration Department to ensure scheduled checks, adjustments and repairs are carried out in compliance to relevant Site SOP's and GMP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•   Complete calibration activities as per schedule
•   Have the ability to calibrate various types of instrumentation including temperature, pressure, humidity, volume, pH and conductivity analysers
• Respond to and assist testing departments on equipment which has failed or is out of spec., in order to ensure requirements met.
• Interact in a professional manner with Area Owners to get the Preventive and Corrective actions completed in a compliant and efficient manner.
• Plan equipment availability where necessary with the Vendors availability to come to site etc.
• Follow all procedures with regard to overdue equipment to ensure compliance from a calibration department point of view.
• Adherence to procedures and follow up on items which have been calibrated and have been identified as out of calibration
• Suggest continuous improvement ideas for processes and calibration activities
• Maintain all documentation in an organised and controlled manner in compliance with GMP.
• Work with team personnel as required to facilitate Calibration & Validation activities.
• Provide Instrumentation/Calibration support to Facilities, Quality Assurance Team and Operations.
• Have the ability to work with; automated control systems, loop checks, tune, troubleshoot, start-up of instrumentation and low voltages.
• Represent, Communicate and Coordinate Calibration activities with Management, Testing Departments, Equipment Vendors, Service Suppliers and Clients.
   

Education and Experience:
A relevant recognised Trade qualification, third level qualification is preferred; along with 2+ years of experience in a similar position. Will substitute additional relevant experience for educational requirement.

For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Ciara on +353 1 2784671 or e-mail cnugent@thornshaw.com

Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. www.thornshaw.com Tel: +353 1 2784671