Location: This role is based on the company premises in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
Duration: Permanent, Full Time, Shift Work 39-hour week Monday – Friday [Days / Evenings]
Remuneration: Dependent on Experience up to €35000 – per annum
Other benefits: Productivity bonuses / Pension scheme / Sick pay scheme / Half-day Friday (or off Friday dependent on shift pattern)/ Modern purpose-built factory and facilities / Free car-parking / Convenient location / Minimal traffic / Low-stress commute / Educational assistance
Job Summary:
We are seeking a CNC Operative to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient setup, operation, and optimisation of CNC Machines (Turning and/or Milling) to produce high-quality precision components in a fast-paced industrial environment.
You will work as part of a multi-skilled team, ensuring production processes run smoothly, quality standards are met, and all safety procedures are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Machine Setup & Operation
- Set up and operate CNC Milling or Turning machines (e.g., Citizen, Doosan, Fanuc, Hurco, Mitsubishi etc).
- Select, load, and adjust programs, cutting tools, speeds, and feeds according to job specifications.
- Prepare and load raw materials and components.
- Supervise machine operation and make adjustments to optimise performance.
- Perform deburring, finishing, and part inspection as required.
Quality & Process Control:
- Interpret and work from technical drawings, specifications, and job packages.
- Carry out in-process measurements and ensure all parts meet required tolerances.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and “right-first-time” output.
- Record production data and maintain shift documentation.
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement:
- Conduct daily machine checks and support preventative maintenance activities.
- Troubleshoot technical and process issues, escalating where necessary.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 6S, efficiency projects).
- Maintain a clean, safe, well-organised work area.
General Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate issues promptly.
- Support training, cross-skilling, and process improvement activities.
- Perform additional duties as required by the production supervisor.
Skills & Experience Required:
- 2+ years’ experience as a CNC Operator, Setter or Machinist (Turning or Milling).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of CNC machinery and tooling.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and measurement tools.
- Experience with controllers such as Citizen, Doosan, Fanuc, Hurco, Mitsubishi etc.
- (advantage, not essential).
- Good computer skills and basic understanding of CAD/CAM (advantage).
- Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork ability.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Experience in medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments is a bonus.
- Eligible to work in Ireland and competent in written and spoken English.