Production Operator (Day Shift)

300 Merit Medical Ireland, Limited; Galway; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Health Insurance Cover

Life assurance

Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar

Excellent career progression opp.

Recognition scheme

Free Parking

Educational assistance

Internal training courses

Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista

Active Sports and Social Club

Job summary

Merit Medical Ireland, Limited is seeking an Assembly Operator in Galway to support four-day workweeks and help manufacture life-changing medical devices. You will rotate through assembly lines, perform precision assembly, and participate in on-line inspections to meet strict specifications.

You will collaborate with Supervisors and Technicians on change-overs, follow safety procedures, and gain hands-on experience with various testing equipment while remaining flexible for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months manufacturing experience preferred
• Reading, speaking, and writing English proficiently
• Able to rotate through assembly lines and work cells

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly on rotating lines with precision
• Conduct on-line and in-process visual inspections to ensure specifications
• Assist with product and machine change-overs with supervisors and technicians
• Adhere to safety standards to protect self and teammates
• Operate testing equipment for periodic product and process testing
• Be flexible to overtime and related duties as required

Job description

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Enjoy a 4-Day Workweek and Redefine Work-Life Balance! What You’ll Do Engaging Assembly Role: Rotate through assembly lines performing a variety of tasks, creating life changing medical products with precision.
• Quality Champion: Perform on-line and in-process visual inspections to ensure each product meets specifications per work order and procedure, upholding the highest quality standards. Reject products outside of specifications.
• Collaborative Environment: Working together with a team to achieve a common goal. Assist Supervisors and Technicians with product and machine change-overs.
• Safety Adherence: Follow safety standards because your safety matters to us.
• Learning Opportunities: Operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing and gain valuable hands‑on experience.
• Flexibility: Embrace overtime opportunities to go the extra mile and perform other related tasks as required

What You Bring

• Adaptability: Rotate through assembly lines and work cells with ease.
• Skilled Hands: Dexterity and fine motor skills to perfect each assembly.
• Eagle Eye: Ability to visually inspect and ensure flawless assembly.
• Team Player: Thrive in a team environment, working on sterile medical products.
• Reliability: Meet target expectations consistently.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing Know-How: 3 to 6 months of experience preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English

Employee Testimonials:

I have to say that I've been really enjoying my time at the company so far. I've been learning a lot and growing professionally every day, which is something that I really appreciate. I feel lucky to be part of such a great team and I'm excited to see what the future holds for us. Working with the team has been an amazing experience; everyone is always willing to help and collaborate, which makes it easy to get things done and achieve our goals. I think this positive and supportive environment is something that sets our company apart and makes it a great place to work. - Production Operator on Days

Key Benefits

• Attractive Salary package
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Health Insurance Cover
• Life assurance
• Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Recognition scheme
• Free Parking
• Educational assistance
• Internal training courses
• Quality Subsidised Canteens & Barista Service
• Active Sports and Social Club

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with an 50/50 ratio of male and female employees as well as 30 nationalities onsite! We value every employee as an individual. To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

People Development

At Merit Medical Galway almost 60% of all roles are filled by internal employees! We focus on encouraging, believing in and providing a platform for you to progress your career!

We are Global Merit Medical Galway commenced with 22 employees in 1993. Since then Merit has enjoyed year on year revenue growth and developed its workforce to over 900 employees. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Merit maintains a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with a global distribution. Medtech Company of the Year Winner Merit Medical Galway are proud winners of the MedTech Company of the Year Award, a prestigious award recognizing those who are exceling in the MedTech industry.

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.

UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER. Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.