Manufacturing Operator

Mullingar SEC; Ireland; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Topic in Mullingar is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our production team. The successful candidate will perform polymer production tasks according to Work Instructions, operate equipment, and help ensure safety and quality standards.

The role includes measuring raw materials, feeding machines, monitoring processes, packaging and labeling polymer products, and maintaining accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Leaving certificate or equivalent required. May substitute educational requirements in lieu of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Must be able to follow Work Instructions and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and weighing raw materials for production.
• Feeding materials into machinery and operating production equipment per Work Instructions.
• Monitor the production process and assist with milling and grinding of polymer.
• Packaging and labeling of polymer products.
• Regular cleaning of production and processing equipment.
• Receiving and inspecting raw materials and supporting dispatch activities.
• Maintain production records (Batch Processing Records) and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Documentation

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Leaving certificate

Job description

Manufacturing Operator

We seek a skilled and dedicated Manufacturing operator to join our team in Mullingar. The
successful candidate will be responsible for performing polymer production tasks as per
Work Instructions/procedures and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality
standards.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Measuring and weighing all raw materials in preparation for production. Feeding the raw materials into the machinery
• Operating the production machinery as per Work Instructions
• Monitor the production process
• Milling and Grinding of Polymer
• Packaging and labeling of polymer products
• Regular cleaning of production and processing equipment
• Receiving and inspecting raw materials
• Support dispatch activities for product samples and commercial customer orders
• Completion and upkeep of production records (Batch Processing Record) and associated documentation as required
• Informing the Production Team leader of faulty machinery or production issues.
• Other duties associated with the day-to-day operation activities
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Leaving certificate or equivalent required. May substitute educational requirements in lieu of experience
• Must be familiar with the functions of equipment systems that operate by utilizing multiple utilities such as compressed air, electrical supply, vacuum, steam, chilled water, etc
• Hands-on approach to general working demands
• Willingness to learn and adapt to our expanding plant
• Competent approach to high-pressure/high-temperature equipment
• Ensuring the safety of yourself and others
• Logical decision-making and working off own initiative
• Must have legible handwriting and the ability to perform accurate documentation.
• Must have organized, capable of following instructions, and can coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
• Must be able to work in a methodical and organized fashion and maintain mental focus to ensure efficient and accurate completion of individual tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, being fluent in English
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times
• The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions and creating the new and different

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Experience as an operator or technician in a chemical, food and Pharma manufacturing environment would be an advantage
• Experience in a cleanroom is an advantage