Production Associate | Permanent | Castlebar
Ireland - Mayo
Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing
Contact Name: Mary Culligan
Contact Email: mary.culligan@icegroup.ie
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Production Associate | Permanent | Castlebar
Looking for a permanent, hands-on role with great career potential?
We are recruiting Production Associates on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Castlebar, producing high-quality stainless-steel wire used in life-improving medical devices.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, has an interest in machinery or how things work, and would like to develop technical skills in a growing industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Production Associate, you’ll receive training to work with specialist production equipment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Setting up and operating manufacturing machinery
- Making adjustments to machinery using measurements and calculations
- Monitoring the manufacturing process
- Carrying out quality checks on materials during production
- Identifying and troubleshooting minor machine or process issues
- Completing production and quality documentation
- Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality procedures
Shift Pattern
This position works a 4-on, 4-off continental shift pattern:
- 2 day shifts: 6:45am to 7:00pm
- 2 night shifts: 6:45pm to 7:00am
- Then 4 days off
The rotation then repeats and includes both weekday and weekend working.
Who Would Suit This Role?
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work
- Have a mechanical interest or like understanding how equipment works
- Are comfortable using basic maths and calculations
- Have good problem-solving skills
- Have strong attention to detail
- Are reliable and interested in a long-term permanent position
Experience in manufacturing, production, engineering, mechanical work, automotive, trades or other hands-on environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.
What We’re Looking For
- Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 5 equivalent
- Good attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Confidence working with basic calculations
- A willingness to learn machine setup and technical processes
- Ability to follow clearly defined procedures and quality standards
What We Offer
- Permanent position
- Full training in specialist technical processes
- Structured development and career progression opportunities
- Further education and training funding
- Medical health insurance following successful completion of the 6-month probation period
- Company sick pay scheme
- Pension scheme
- Access to a financial advisor
- Employee development and career planning
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Employee discounts
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About Us
At ICE Jobs, we have 50 years of experience in helping people to find the career that suits them best. With both permanent, temporary and contract jobs in Manufacturing, IT & Technology, Accounting, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Healthcare, Office Support, Engineering, Construction, Driving & Logistics, and Languages sectors – we are the go-to company to help you ascend your career ladder.
Beginning with a small team in Galway in the West of Ireland in 1972, ICE Jobs are now in a number of locations including Sligo, Limerick, Dublin in Ireland, and well as across the globe in Sydney, Australia.
The company motto is ‘We Change Lives’ - and that’s exactly what we aim to do - for both employees and employers. If you’re at the beginning of your career looking for direction on your path, or an established multinational looking for talented people, ICE Jobs are here to get you started.
With expert recruiters and a direct connection to in-house training partners, ICE Jobs has the answers to all your career questions.
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