Tool Setter / CNC Machine Operator
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Job title: Tool Setter / CNC Machine Operator Employer’s name: T & T Precision Ltd. Location: B1. National Engineering Campus, Waterfall Road, Curraheen, Co. Cork - T12 PW52 Annual Salary: €36,605 for 39 hours a week; Weekly hours: 39 hours per week Key Responsibilities: • Set up, prepare and adjust CNC and production machinery for manufacturing operations, ensuring optimal machine performance and product quality. • Install, change and align tooling, fixtures and machine components for production runs and product changeovers. • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions to ensure precise machine setup. • Monitor machine performance and production output, making adjustments as required to maintain efficiency and quality standards. • Perform first-off inspections, in-process dimensional checks and quality verification of manufactured components. • Support preventative maintenance activities, machine cleaning and tooling preparation in accordance with maintenance schedules. • Identify tooling, machine or process issues and escalate major repairs or technical concerns to engineering personnel. • Carry out minor machine repairs, adjustments and troubleshooting to minimise downtime. • Maintain production, engineering, quality and GMP records accurately and in a timely manner. • Assist with commissioning, testing and setup of tooling for new products and production processes. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and operational efficiency. • Follow all Health & Safety, environmental and company procedures while maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area. • Support training activities and share technical knowledge with team members where required. • Contribute to shift handovers and communicate machine performance, production issues and quality concerns effectively. Requirements • Experience operating and setting CNC machines, production machinery or manufacturing equipment. • Ability to install, adjust and replace tooling, fixtures and machine components. • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications. • Knowledge of machine setup, process optimisation and quality inspection procedures. • Familiarity with measuring equipment and dimensional quality control techniques. • Understanding of preventative maintenance principles and basic machine troubleshooting. • Strong awareness of Health & Safety and manufacturing quality standards. • Good communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills. • Machining, mechanical or manufacturing-related qualification desirable. • Experience in CNC programming or machining operations would be highly advantageous.
Job title: Tool Setter / CNC Machine Operator Employer’s name: T & T Precision Ltd. Location: B1. National Engineering Campus, Waterfall Road, Curraheen, Co. Cork - T12 PW52 Annual Salary: €36,605 for 39 hours a week; Weekly hours: 39 hours per week Key Responsibilities: • Set up, prepare and adjust CNC and production machinery for manufacturing operations, ensuring optimal machine performance and product quality. • Install, change and align tooling, fixtures and machine components for production runs and product changeovers. • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions to ensure precise machine setup. • Monitor machine performance and production output, making adjustments as required to maintain efficiency and quality standards. • Perform first-off inspections, in-process dimensional checks and quality verification of manufactured components. • Support preventative maintenance activities, machine cleaning and tooling preparation in accordance with maintenance schedules. • Identify tooling, machine or process issues and escalate major repairs or technical concerns to engineering personnel. • Carry out minor machine repairs, adjustments and troubleshooting to minimise downtime. • Maintain production, engineering, quality and GMP records accurately and in a timely manner. • Assist with commissioning, testing and setup of tooling for new products and production processes. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and operational efficiency. • Follow all Health & Safety, environmental and company procedures while maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area. • Support training activities and share technical knowledge with team members where required. • Contribute to shift handovers and communicate machine performance, production issues and quality concerns effectively. Requirements • Experience operating and setting CNC machines, production machinery or manufacturing equipment. • Ability to install, adjust and replace tooling, fixtures and machine components. • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications. • Knowledge of machine setup, process optimisation and quality inspection procedures. • Familiarity with measuring equipment and dimensional quality control techniques. • Understanding of preventative maintenance principles and basic machine troubleshooting. • Strong awareness of Health & Safety and manufacturing quality standards. • Good communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills. • Machining, mechanical or manufacturing-related qualification desirable. • Experience in CNC programming or machining operations would be highly advantageous.