Line Operator - Summer Season

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 and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

The base pay for this position is N/A/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Manufacturing

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
Ireland > Kilkenny : Kilkenny Business and Technology Park

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Ie - Kky4Cyd1 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable