Job description
Production Operators Athlone
Manpower has an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in working with a global leader in medical technology, who develop and manufacture devices and therapies that improves the lives and health of millions of people each year.
Our awarding winning client Medtronic have many accolades as an employer including:
Ireland's 150Best Employers 2023
Great Place to Work Awards 2022
Best Workplaces for Innovators 2021
As a Production Operator at Medtronic, you will be responsible for manufacturing of medical devices that improves the lives and health of millions of people each year. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment in Athlone. Our client Medtronic are a well-known and highly regarded Global Medical Technology employer in the Galway region, and Athlone region. Positions with Medtronic are highly sought after with excellent benefits, including career prospects, permanency post contract, and a collaborative, welcoming work environment.
This role suits candidates from a wide variety of working backgrounds and will suit candidates seeking either well-paying shift work or full-time contract hours. Whatever your career goals, shorter or long term, our client can help you advance your career development by having a well-known and well-respected employer on your CV.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Consistently meet customer requirements and targets
Maximise output by operating efficiently and minimising waste
Be innovative in line with lean thinking and process excellence
Maintain proper housekeeping and Health & Safety standards
Demonstrate a quality culture within the team, ensuring that procedures and work methods for the area are accurate and fully complied with
Willing to be flexible and open to learning, and training in new processes
Be open, honest and flexible within and across the team
Depending on experience, assist in training new Production Operators
Key Requirements:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification. Engineering/Mechanical related qualification would be an advantage
High level of dexterity and attention to detail is essential
Previous experience in a similar role is a distinct advantage
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability and experience working shift hours is an advantage
Knowledge of the principles of Engineering, Quality Systems and lean manufacturing would be an advantage
Ability to work in a highly technical and changing environment
Strong technical aptitude and an ability to learn new processes fast
Demonstrated high level of self-discipline
Previous experience in a target driven environment would be a distinct advantage
Must be computer literate
Team player with excellent communication skills
Excellent time and attendance record