Employment Type:
Full-time
Location:
Bellurgan, Co. Louth, Ireland
Salary:
Competitive
Department:
Manufacturing
Hours Per Week:
39
Closing date for Applications:
29/5/26
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer to join an established engineering team within a world-renowned precision engineering company. The CNC Programmer will be responsible for programming state of the art CNC machines and robotics for the production of precision components for the Medical Technology and Aerospace sectors. As a key member of the Engineering team the CNC Programmer will program, tool & set up CNC Turning machines:Tornos, Citizen, Nakamura and Miyano.
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Responsibilities & Duties
Designing and writing programs for machines from customer drawings.
Selecting cutting tools, speeds & feeds, and advising on inspection methods.
Achieving competitive cycle times in line with industry norms.
Achieving quality levels for products manufactured in the area.
Introducing new components and achieving first article approval with customer.
Machine and tooling preventive maintenance plans.
Maintain health and safety standards for the area.
Initiate and promote continuous improvement on quality, cycle times and overall yield.
Coach team members and assist in skills development.
Any other duties as reasonably required.
Person/Skills Required
Minimum 3 years’ programming and setting machines. (post any training or apprenticeship)
Experienced in programming directly from drawings and solid models.
Offline programming of components using Gibbs Cam design package or similar.
Familiar with above listed CNC Turning machines. (or equivalent)
Broad range of experience in machining different materials.
Experience in metal cutting and the latest tooling & cutter concepts.
Precision machining to tolerance. (10 microns)
Experience of high volume manufacturing and meeting production targets.