CNC Machining Centre & Router Operator (Evening/Night Shift)

Gaelite; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaelite Signs, established in 1933, is one of Ireland’s leading sign manufacturers based in Sandyford, Dublin. We are seeking a skilled CNC Machining Centre and Router Operator for a permanent afternoon or night shift, with long-term prospects and a strong focus on precision and quality.

You will set up and run CNC machinery, interpret detailed drawings, and work with aluminium, plastics, and composites. This is a permanent, onsite position offering competitive pay and opportunities on national

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to set up and run CNC machines independently.
• Strong experience with aluminium, plastics, and composite materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Proven ability to meet tight production deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience operating CNC machining centres including Elumatec SBZ 151 / SBZ 122 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining centre and CNC router equipment for production of aluminium and composite signage components.
• Adjust machine settings, tooling, feeds, and speeds to ensure precision and efficiency.
• Read and interpret detailed technical drawings and translate them into machining operations.
• Process materials including extruded aluminium profiles, aluminium sheets, plastics, MDF, and composites.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime.
• Ensure adherence to quality control standards and production specifications.
• Maintain production and material usage records.
• Support assembly operations with tools and equipment as needed.
• Follow health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Read drawings

Aluminium/ plastics/ composites

Shift work

Elumatec SBZ 151/122 experience

Tools

Elumatec SBZ 151

SBZ 122

Job description

Gaelite Signs, established in 1933, is one of Ireland’s leading sign manufacturers based in Sandyford, Dublin. We are seeking a skilled CNC Machining Centre and Router Operator for a permanent afternoon or night shift, with long-term prospects and a strong focus on precision and quality.

You will set up and run CNC machinery, interpret detailed drawings, and work with aluminium, plastics, and composites. This is a permanent, onsite position offering competitive pay and opportunities on national