Production Operator - Days - Athenry

Dexcom Inc.; Athenry; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Global growth opportunities

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom Ireland is hiring for a manufacturing associate to operate and monitor semi-automated and automated equipment in a GMP environment, performing assembly tasks, packaging, data entry and line support.

The role requires Leaving Certificate and 2+ years in medical device manufacturing, with strong attention to detail, good communication, and computer literacy. Training, benefits, and career growth are offered, with a 12-hour shift pattern (4 days on/3 off) in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High level of dexterity and attention to detail is essential.
• 2+ years in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer literacy and mechanical aptitude.
• Reliable, adaptable, and team oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor semi-automated and automated equipment.
• Carry out routine manual tasks such as handling components, loading materials, and supporting assembly processes as required.
• Perform precise, dexterity-based assembly tasks and maintain consistent output.
• Perform in-process checks to ensure product quality.
• Complete packaging, labelling, material movement, and required data entry.
• Follow all GMP, SOPs, batch records, and cleanroom protocols, completing documentation accurately.
• Report any deviations, defects, or safety concerns immediately and support quality and yield targets.
• Work closely with supervisors and team members, ensuring clear communication and smooth shift handovers.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Achieve competency within training timelines and consistently meet output and quality KPIs.
• Demonstrate reliability, accuracy, and adherence to standardised processes.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability and teamwork

Attention to procedures

Education

Leaving Certificate or Level 5 equivalent

Job description

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Start Date:

October 2026

Reporting To:

Production Supervisor

Shift Pattern:

• 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)
• 4 days on / 3 days off, followed by 3 days on / 4 days off
• Working Monday to Wednesday plus alternate Thursdays

Where you come in (essential duties & responsibilities):

• Operate and monitor semi-automated and automated equipment.
• Carry out routine manual tasks such as handling components, loading materials, and supporting assembly processes as required.
• Perform precise, dexterity-based assembly tasks and maintain consistent output.
• Perform in-process checks to ensure product quality.
• Complete packaging, labelling, material movement, and required data entry.
• Follow all GMP, SOPs, batch records, and cleanroom protocols, completing documentation accurately.
• Report any deviations, defects, or safety concerns immediately and support quality and yield targets.
• Work closely with supervisors and team members, ensuring clear communication and smooth shift handovers.
• Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Achieve competency within training timelines and consistently meet output and quality KPIs.
• Demonstrate reliability, accuracy, and adherence to standardised processes.

What makes you successful:

• Leaving Certificate (or Level 5 equivalent).
• 2+ years in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.
• Comfort with repetitive, hands-on assembly tasks.
• Good computer literacy and mechanical aptitude.
• Reliable, adaptable, and team oriented.
• Excellent communication skills

Role Requirements:

• High level of dexterity and attention to detail is essential
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland
• Be punctual, complete task efficiently

Please note: shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a dexterity assessment as part of the interview process.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

AI in Hiring Notice: We may use AI supported tools to help make our hiring process more efficient, consistent, and accessible for candidates around the world. All hiring decisions are made by people.

At Dexcom, we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and welcome candidates of all genders and gender identities to apply. If any wording in this description appears unintentionally gendered or exclusionary, please be assured this is not intentional.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary to aid a disability, requests should be sent to Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

The hourly base salary for this position is €15.09 gross. Any eligible overtime pay or shift premium is not represented in this amount.

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