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.

• 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.

Tool Setter / CNC Machine Operator

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