Production Operator - Merit Medical Ireland Ltd
  • Galway, Connacht, Ireland
  • via BeBee.com
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Job Description

Assemble medical products on an assembly operation, performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis, and ensure quality standards are met.

Merit Medical is a global leader in medical devices, committed to improving lives through innovative products and a collaborative work environment.

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a production team member to join our team, responsible for assembling medical products, performing quality inspections, and rotating through the assembly line.

  • Assemble medical products on an assembly operation, performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis.
  • Perform on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure specifications are followed.
  • Assist Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.
  • Ensure product assembled meets quality standards.
  • Reject product outside of specifications.
  • Adhere to safety standards.
  • May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.
  • Working overtime may be required for this position.

**Essential Physical/Environmental Demands:**

  • Lifting - Not to exceed 50 lbs.
  • Writing
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Bending
  • Visual acuity
  • Color perception
  • Depth perception
  • Reading
  • Field of vision/peripheral
  • Fine motor skills
  • Noise
  • Chemical vapors
  • Soldering fumes

**Minimum Qualifications:**

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Demonstrates competencies and ability to rotate in a specific assembly line or work cell.
  • Ability to perform a variety of assembly tasks requiring dexterity and fine motor skills.
  • Ability to visually check work performed and identify whether a product has been assembled correctly.
  • Ability to follow instructions in performing repetitive tasks.
  • Attentiveness in performing tasks.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team in assembling sterile medical products.
  • Ability to meet line rate expectations.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

  • Three months of experience, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Three to six months of longevity in the same company.
  • At the Corporate site, if the position is on a Spanish-language line, it is preferred that the individual be Spanish speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish).

**About Merit Medical:**

Merit Medical is a global leader in medical devices, committed to improving lives through innovative products and a collaborative work environment. We are proud winners of the Medtech Company of the Year Award and have a diverse, multi-campus manufacturing footprint in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia.

**Benefits:**

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

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