AbbVie

Maintenance Technician Fitter - Evening Shift

Westport, MO, Ireland · onsite · full time

Posted October 15, 2026

Job description

An experienced pharmaceutical/medical device fitter is required to carry out planned/unplanned maintenance across, aseptic manufacturing, filling and or packaging. You will work as part of a strong multi-disciplined team of Fitters, Electricians, Process and Mechatronic Engineers. We have a strong emphasis on identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiency. Our primary objective is the consistent supply of safe, first class product to our customers. 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 all 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 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, 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 the department 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 determine the root cause of technical issues using proven problem-solving techniques. • 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. • Trade Certified Mechanical Qualification - MAMF essential. • A minimum of 4 years’ maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a highly automated production environmentAseptic Filling Lines.Packaging operations, Automated Inspection Lines and Robotic Packing • Clear understanding and experience of maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems. • Good documentation skills. • Ability to organize workload and work on own initiative. • Experience in GMP or other regulated environment and knowledge of required safety standards. • Strong ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems. • Flexibility to respond to issues outside normal business hours. • Ability to learn new and different technologies. • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech industries or aseptic processing. • The ability to interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and mechanical specifications • Experience in the maintenance of electromechanical manufacturing equipment • Machining, and welding experience an advantage AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html