Production Operative - Medical Device

Natus Medical Incorporated; Gort; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Educational assistance

Training opportunities

Career progression

Employee recognition

No weekend working

Job summary

Natus Medical Incorporated in Gort, Co. Galway, is seeking a Production Operative to join a modern healthcare technology manufacturing team. You will operate CNC machinery, perform assembly and routine checks, and support high-quality production for medical devices.

The role follows a 3-week rotating shift with day and night cycles, offering a full-time, on-site position and opportunities to contribute to patient care while developing in a growing global organization.

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience operating CNC or automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience with basic machine maintenance and adjustments
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Willing to work rotating day and night shifts
• Able to follow procedures and maintain accurate records
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Able to lift and move up to 11 kg (25 lbs)

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC and automated machinery to manufacture components, sub-assemblies, and finished products
• Complete production, assembly, packaging, and material-handling activities in line with established procedures
• Perform routine machine checks, basic maintenance, and minor machine adjustments
• Follow quality, safety, and documentation requirements to meet standards
• Troubleshoot routine production issues
• Work closely with colleagues across production and support functions
• Contribute to a positive team environment focused on quality, safety, and patient care

Skills

CNC operation

Machinery maintenance

Documentation & quality records

Team player

Procedures & records

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Lifting up to 11 kg

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Operative

Location: Gort, Co. Galway

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

Shift Pattern: 3-Week Rotating Shift Cycle (No Weekend Work)

This role operates on a fixed 3-week rotating shift pattern:

• Week 1: 3 × 12.5-hour day shifts (6:00am - 6:30pm)
• Week 2: 4 × 12.5-hour night shifts (6:00pm - 6:30am)
• Week 3: 2 × 12.5-hour day shifts (6:00am - 6:30pm)

One of the unique benefits of this roster is that, following the Week 3 shifts, employees have an extended period away from work before returning to Week 1 of the rotation. This means the schedule naturally provides a full week off between rotations, while still maintaining full-time employment and earnings.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Production Operator to join our manufacturing team in Gort, Co. Galway. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern healthcare technology manufacturing environment where your work directly contributes to products that improve patients' lives around the world.

In this hands-on role, you will operate CNC and automated manufacturing equipment, assemble products, carry out routine machine checks, and support the production of high-quality medical technology products.

What You'll Do

• Operate CNC and automated machinery to manufacture components, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
• Complete production, assembly, packaging, and material-handling activities in line with established procedures.
• Perform routine machine checks, basic maintenance, and minor machine adjustments to support efficient production.
• Follow quality, safety, and documentation requirements to ensure products meet regulatory and company standards.
• Troubleshoot routine production issues and ...
• Work closely with colleagues across production and support functions to achieve operational targets.
• Contribute to a positive team environment focused on quality, safety, continuous improvement, and patient care.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with previous manufacturing or production experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing quality work.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience operating CNC or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience carrying out basic machine maintenance and adjustments.
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Comfortable working a rotating day and night shift roster.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds (11kg).

Why Join Us?

• Join an innovative company helping to shape the future of healthcare technology.
• Competitive salary, including shift premium.
• Pension scheme.
• Health insurance and life assurance.
• Educational assistance and training opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing global organization.
• Employee recognition and rewards programme.
• No weekend working.

EEO Statement

Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.