Production Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Dexcom Inc.; Athenry; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 20%

Job summary

Dexcom Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Associate 2 to join our production team in Ireland. You will operate semi-automated and automated equipment in a cleanroom, performing precise assembly tasks and ensuring strict quality and compliance with GMP/SOPs.

The role involves long shifts (12 hours) with a 4 days on / 3 days off pattern and weekend work as described, starting in November 2026. Qualifications include Leaving Certificate or Level 5 equivalent and 2+ years in medical device

Qualifications

• 2+ years in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• High level of dexterity and ability to follow structured procedures.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.
• Reliable, adaptable, and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor semi-automated and automated equipment.
• Carry out routine manual tasks such as handling components, loading materials, and supporting assembly processes.
• 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 GMP, SOPs, batch records, and cleanroom protocols, completing documentation accurately.
• Report deviations, defects, or safety concerns immediately and support quality and yield targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Team oriented

Excellent communication

Education

Leaving Certificate

Level 5 equivalent

Job description

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: November 2026

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

Shift Premium: 20%

Shift Pattern

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

As a Manufacturing Associate 2 (MA2), you play a critical role in producing Dexcom's life-changing Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) products. Operating within a cleanroom environment, you will work with semi-automated and fully automated equipment to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

This role suits individuals with medical device or regulated manufacturing experience, excellent attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

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

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.

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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.