Edwards Lifesciences Hiring for Assembler Job at Limerick Full Time

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic, and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

The Position:
The Production Assembler applies skill and dexterity in the assembly of components into finished devices, in keeping with regulatory and company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:
Use higher tools and equipment to complete assembly of medical devices precisely and in a timely fashion at each workstation – Continuously expands proficiency in number of operations, with exposure to multiple production lines – following work order instructions and drawings, using computers to navigate drawings, and entering parts status data.

Inventory reconciliation at start of day and when transitioning to next work order.

Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records and may enter data into manufacturing data systems.

May perform line clearance, i.e., cleaning and sanitizing workstations at the start of the shift and when transitioning to next work orders. Ensure all required components and tools are ready for the build.

Self-assessment of work, which may include visual inspection under magnification, and sequential review of colleagues’ work, providing constructive team feedback, including escalating work issues and changes in equipment performance to supervisor for assessment and correction.

On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period.

Additional skills:
Good communication skills

Able to read, comprehend and speak English, and elementary-level understanding of numerical functions.

Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions.

Work in a Team environment

Flexibility to work overtime to ensure smooth and continuous manufacturing processes.

Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures.

Education and Experience

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

2 years of related experience required.

Edwards Lifesciences in Ireland also offers the following benefits:

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Retirement Plan

Life and Income Protection Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Medical Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Approved Share Purchase Plan

Enhanced Leave benefits

Bike to Work tax-advantaged scheme

Subsidized onsite cafeteria

Service Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Well-being program providing the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs and events. Within the ongoing activities, employees can enjoy fresh fruit in the office, gym benefit, or free access to app-based programs.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan – it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

For United States Applicants Only:
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