Production Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Dexcom Inc.; Athenry; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is looking for a Manufacturing Associate 2 in Athenry to play a key role in producing Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) products. You will operate semi-automated and fully automated equipment within a cleanroom environment, ensuring high standards of product quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.
• Good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor semi-automated and automated equipment.
• Carry out routine manual tasks for assembly.
• Perform in-process checks to ensure product quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Leaving Certificate or Level 5 equivalent

Job description

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Start Date: August 2026

Shift Details: 12-hour shifts | 4-on / 3-off – 3-on / 4-off pattern

Friday to Sunday + 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.

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 tasks efficiently.

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