Extrusion Technician - 3 Cycle Shift

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.; Carrick-on-Shannon; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development

Flexible Work Models

Diversity & Inclusion

Education Reimbursement

On-Site

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking an extrusion operator for medical device manufacturing. You will set up and operate extrusion lines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure dimensional accuracy using precision tools within a GMP environment.

A background in polymer science or mechanical engineering is advantageous, with on-site work and training opportunities available. Join our team to work in a dedicated facility that emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Rotation through days, nights and evenings in a 3-cycle pattern.
• Hands-on experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting extrusion lines.

Skills

Rotating shift pattern

Mechanical aptitude

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Polymer Science degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Some of your Benefits

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Education Reimbursement

Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.

On-Site

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.

Join our growing team as a:

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work a 3-cycle rotating shift pattern: days (8am–4pm), nights (12am–8am) and evenings (4pm–12am), rotating weekly.
• Hands-on experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting extrusion lines within a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of medical-grade polymers and extrusion processes, ideally including multi-lumen, co-extruded or tight-tolerance tubing.
• Experience using ancillary extrusion equipment and precision measurement tools to ensure product quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, adjust process parameters and resolve equipment or process issues.
• Understanding of cleanroom manufacturing, GMP, process controls and medical device quality standards.
• A qualification in Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline would be advantageous.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.