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Job description:
CNC Operative
Location: Bray, County Wicklow
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €35,000 per annum
Hours: 38.45 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:15pm
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
An established international company is seeking a CNC Operative to join its team in Bray, County Wicklow.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in CNC machining, including programming, setting up and operating CNC milling and lathe machines. The role involves working as part of a team to produce high-quality components while maintaining strong quality and production standards.
Shift work and overtime may be required depending on business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Write CNC programmes based on 2D technical drawings.
- Set up and operate CNC lathe and milling machines.
- Programme and operate machines using G-code.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, operation sheets and work instructions.
- Set up and run a variety of machining jobs.
- Meet production targets while maintaining consistent quality standards.
- Carry out quality checks on finished components.
- Complete required production and quality documentation.
- Carry out deburring and inspection of finished products.
- Use measuring equipment including ring gauges, plug gauges, micrometers and Vernier callipers.
- Operate manual tool grinders where required.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the work area.
- Be flexible and adaptable between different machines and tasks.
- Liaise with supervisors and colleagues regarding work instructions and quality standards.
- Provide support to the Machining Supervisor as required.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in CNC machining.
- Experience programming CNC milling and lathe machines.
- Ability to read and write CNC programmes from technical drawings.
- Experience setting up and operating CNC lathe and milling machines.
- Good knowledge of G-code.
- Experience with Fanuc controls would be an advantage.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Good understanding of quality control and measurement procedures.
- Fluent English is required.
- Willingness to work different shift patterns and overtime when required.
- CNC machining experience must be clearly demonstrated on your CV.
Personal Skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Positive, practical can-do attitude.
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
- Reliable and organised approach to work.
Salary & Benefits
- €35,000 per annum
- 38.45 hours per week
- Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:15pm
- Overtime opportunities
- 22 days annual leave
- Pension
- 7 days sick leave per annum
- Monthly time bonus of €50
- Christmas bonus
- Immediate start available
To apply: Please submit your CV outlining your CNC programming, setting and machining experience
You can find out more at jacksonstone.ie