5-Axis CNC Programmer/Machinist – Hypermill Expert

Gi Group; Athlone; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension contributions

Quarterly bonus up to €10k per annum

Overtime pay

Job summary

Gi Group in Athlone, Ireland, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist specializing in 5-axis simultaneous machining. The ideal candidate will master Hypermill programming and operate 5-axis DMG, Makino, and Doosan machines to produce high‑precision components.

You will optimize toolpaths, reduce cycle times, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with 5-axis simultaneous machining.
• Proficiency in Hypermill for multi-axis programming is mandatory.
• Strong experience with Makino, DMG, Doosan 5-axis platforms.
• Ability to program and machine complex geometries to tight tolerances.
• Comfortable in a high-pressure, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of tooling, speeds/feeds, and difficult alloys.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate DMG, Makino, Doosan 5 axis machines to manufacture high-precision parts.
• Develop efficient Hypermill programs for a wide range of complex part families.
• Optimize machining processes for quality, repeatability, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust offsets, improve toolpaths, and reduce cycle times.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet delivery timelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in accordance with standards.
• Provide input into tooling selection and process improvements.

Skills

5-axis machining

Hypermill proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Hypermill

Makino

DMG

Doosan

Job description

Gi Group in Athlone, Ireland, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist specializing in 5-axis simultaneous machining. The ideal candidate will master Hypermill programming and operate 5-axis DMG, Makino, and Doosan machines to produce high‑precision components.

You will optimize toolpaths, reduce cycle times, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams in a fast-paced environment.