Machine/Cutting Shop Operative

Mallaghan Engineering Ltd.; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a key member for their cutting shop team. This role is vital for ensuring components are cut with precision and maintaining efficient production processes. Candidates must have experience with CNC machines or manual mills, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. The firm offers competitive rates, overtime, and excellent benefits including a health cash plan, pension, and on-site parking, ensuring a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates and overtime

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Discounted gym membership

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience using CNC machines or manual mill is essential.
• Previous experience working in a cutting/machine shop.
• Knowledge of operating CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Load and unload various cuts of material.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of machines.
• Ensure all scrap metal is cleared.
• Comply with quality regulations and standards.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Manual mill experience

Knowledge of steel types

Ability to troubleshoot issues

Attention to detail

Job description

As a key member of our cutting shop team, you will play an essential role in our manufacturing process, ensuring components are cut with precision, efficiency, and quality. Your contribution will help keep production running smoothly and support our mission to deliver exceptional equipment to customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering drawings.Supervise the given machine during operation.
• Load and unload various cuts of material to suit the job.Place all components on pallets and label accordingly.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of machines.Ensure all scrap metal is cleared and deposited in the skip area.
• Carry out any relevant training required.Ensure compliance to all general site rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as required by management to suit business needs.Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system.Adherence to company health and safety procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience using CNC machines or manual mill is essential.
• Previous experience working in a cutting/machine shop.Knowledge of operating CNC machines.
• Must have knowledge of various types of steel and density.Able to communicate problems - issues at all team members.
• Ability to work on their own or as part of their teamAbility to adjust to change e.g. job machine - processAbility to fault find, trouble shoot, diagnose and resolve issues.
• Comply with quality regulations and standards, attention to detail.Available to work flexible hours when required with notice.

Further Information

In return we offer: Competitive rates and overtime. Health Cash Plan. Pension. Life Assurance. Discounted High Street, Gym Membership and Insurance. Long Service awards. Social events. Cycle to work and tech scheme. On-site parking.