CNC Maintenance Specialist
Description
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Supply Chain ManufacturingJob Sub Function:
Production Equipment Repair & MaintenanceJob Category:
Non-StandardAll Job Posting Locations:
Ringaskiddy, Cork, IrelandJob Description:
About Orthopaedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
We are searching for the best talent for the CNC Maintenance Specialist position to be in Ringaskiddy, Cork.
As part of the Maintenance Team, The CNC Maintenance Specialist ensures peak reliability and uptime of DMG Mori and Mazak CNC machines. Requires OEM‑level maintenance expertise, advanced troubleshooting, and hands‑on technician training. Drives continuous improvement, reduces unplanned downtime, and optimizes machine performance site‑wide.
As a CNC Maintenance Specialist, you will:
CNC Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control-system diagnostics and repairs on DMG Mori and Mazak CNC equipment.
Complete preventive and predictive maintenance activities to OEM standards.
Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact CNC issues.
Reliability Management
Develop and execute CNC reliability improvement plans to increase OEE, MTBF, and machine uptime.
Conduct detailed failure analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Identify component or system weaknesses and lead reliability upgrades or modifications.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Deliver structured technical training for maintenance technicians and apprentices.
Create job aids, troubleshooting guides, and standard work instructions to elevate team capability.
Support competency development programs ensuring technicians achieve defined maintenance skill levels.
Continuous Improvement
Implement Lean and TPM methodologies to optimize CNC asset health and maintenance processes.
Proactively identify opportunities to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance cost.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports, and machine histories.
Ensure all work complies with site safety procedures and industry standards.
Liaise with OEM service teams and external vendors when necessary.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Level 6 Trade/Craft qualification with 5+ years’ CNC maintenance experience, ideally on DMG Mori or Mazak.
Strong multi‑discipline troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, PLC, servo, and spindle systems.
Solid knowledge of CNC control systems (MAPPS, FANUC, Mazatrol).
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Proven ability to train and support maintenance technicians.
Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
High sense of ownership, urgency, and ability to work independently or cross‑functionally.
At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.
Here’s what you can expect:
Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Calibration Procedures, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Equipment Maintenance, Execution Focus, Lean Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Equipments, Numerically Savvy, Quality Control (QC), Quality Validation, Repair Management, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Systems Evaluation, Technologically Savvy