Posted 12 June, 2026
Line Operator - Summer Season
Abbott
Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 698856052
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:
What you'll do
What we're looking for
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 - Kkyflx (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
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 - Kkyflx (Ireland)
TRAVEL:
Yes, 20 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
