5-Axis CNC Setter/Operator — Precision Machining Expert

MWeds Ltd; Longford; Remote; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

N & E Precision Engineering in Longford, Ireland, seeks an experienced 5-Axis CNC Machine Setter / Operator to join its precision engineering team. The role covers setting up, proving out and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture high-precision components in line with drawings, tolerances and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining, with CNC programming being a significant advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Proven dimensional inspection experience and use of precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines (3-, 4-, 5-axis).
• Prepare tooling, work-holding, offsets and machine settings.
• Read drawings and interpret tolerances and GD&T.
• Program, edit and prove out CNC programs when required.
• Manufacture precision components to required quality standards.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections with appropriate equipment.
• Maintain tooling lists, setup sheets and production documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.

Skills

CNC milling

5-axis machining

Reading engineering drawings

Dimensional inspection

CNC programming

Tooling & setup

GD&T

Tools

CNC tooling knowledge

Offsets and machine setup

CNC programming software

Job description

N & E Precision Engineering in Longford, Ireland, seeks an experienced 5-Axis CNC Machine Setter / Operator to join its precision engineering team. The role covers setting up, proving out and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture high-precision components in line with drawings, tolerances and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining, with CNC programming being a significant advantage.