Line Operator
manufacturing
LineOperator-SummerSeason
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“Line Operator - Summer Season at Line Operator. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Operate production and/or test equipment. Follow GMP, safety rules and standard operating procedures”
Industry & Context.
Perform basic troubleshooting
fixed term summer position, pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Good communication and teamwork skills, Basic computer skills, A positive, flexible attitude and attention to detail
Nice to Have
Manufacturing or production experience is an advantage, but not essential, Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments (e. g. medical device, pharma, food, automotive) is beneficial
What You'll Do.
Operate production and/or test equipment
safety rules and standard operating procedures
Meet daily production targets with guidance from your Supervisor
Record production data accurately using approved systems
Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate issues as required
Support training of new team members when needed
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Good communication and teamwork skills; Support training of new team members when needed
Communication Scope
Good communication and teamwork skills
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** ## **About Abbott** Abbott is a global healthcare company creating life‑changing technologies used by people around the world. Our Abbott Diabetes Care site in Kilkenny is a modern manufacturing facility producing FreeStyle glucose test strips and sensors. ## **About the role** As a Manufacturing Line Operator, you will work on the production floor in a regulated, process‑driven environment, supporting daily manufacturing schedules while following strict quality and safety standards. This role is a fixed term summer position with final working dates as 31st of August 2026. This role suits someone who is: * Comfortable with hands‑on, routine production work * Reliable, detail‑focused and safety‑conscious * Happy working to defined procedures and schedules ## **What you 'll do** * Operate production and/or test equipment * Follow GMP, safety rules and standard operating procedures * Meet daily production targets with guidance from your Supervisor * Record production data accurately using approved systems * Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate issues as required * Support training of new team members when needed * Contribute to continuous improvement activities ## ## **What we 're looking for** * Manufacturing or production experience is an advantage, but not essential * Good communication and teamwork skills * Basic computer skills * A positive, flexible attitude and strong attention to detail * Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments (e.g. medical device, pharma, food, automotive) is beneficial. **Please note: Any offer of employment is conditional on successful completion of a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.** Connect with us at [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com/) and on [LinkedIn](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fabbott-%2F&data=05%7C02%7CBrian%40mkc.ie%7Cdbfdc5af03af45b1eee108dc28c53739%7C10952955099c4ee9a429197c251ac14e%7C0%7
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