Manufacturing Operators for hire in Cork, County Cork

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    1,654

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    6%
    Manufacturing
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    46%
    Bachelor's degree
    23%
    Master's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    20%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Stryker
    • PepsiCo
    • Boston Scientific
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    56%
    1-2 years
    22%
    2-5 years
    11%

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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Manufacturing Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cork: €33,753 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €28,911 – €39,405 yearly
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  • Production / Manufacturing Operative

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Manual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsManual Handling Certificate
  • Production Operator

    Ballincollig

    Licenses & certifications

    Manual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsManufacturingPower ToolsHand ToolsConstruction Experience
  • General Operative

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Power Pallet Truck CertificateReach Forklift LicenceForklift LicenceManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManufacturingGMPPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) AdherencePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Product Operator

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)First Aid Certification5SManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementManufacturingQuality InspectionRecord-KeepingData EntryPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use
  • Manufacturing Technician

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    Manufacturing

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingRetail SalesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordWord Processing
  • Manufacturing Operator

    Cork

    Licenses & certifications

    B Driving Licence

    Skills

    Manual HandlingManual Handling ProtocolsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareAdministrative ExperienceEnglish

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What's the average time to fill a manufacturing operator role?

The average time to fill a manufacturing operator role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do manufacturing operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a manufacturing operator include: communication skills, time management and manufacturing.

What licenses or certifications are common for manufacturing operators?

Common licenses or certifications for manufacturing operators include: Manual Handling Certificate, B Driving Licence and Forklift Licence.

What are some job titles related to manufacturing operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to manufacturing operators include: production operator, manufacturing technician and good manufacturing practice.

What level of education is common for a manufacturing operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a manufacturing operator in Cork, County Cork, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a manufacturing operator?

Most manufacturing operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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