CNC Setter

HR Duo, Ltd.; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Croom Medical is seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Setter to join our Operations team. This role is responsible for setting, proving out, and optimising CNC turning and/or milling machines to manufacture precision orthopaedic implant and instrument components to exacting tolerances.

The successful candidate will lead machine set-up and first-off approval, support CNC Operators on the shop floor, and work closely with Quality, Engineering and Production teams to ensure components are machined

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience setting and operating CNC turning and/or milling machines.
• Proven ability to set, prove out, and edit CNC programs and offsets independently.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers, and height gauges.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends), with flexibility to support production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Set, prove out, and optimise CNC turning and/or milling machines in line with approved programs and work instructions
• Select and set the correct tooling, fixtures, and work-holding for each job, and carry out first-off inspection and approval before handover to production
• Edit and optimise CNC programs and offsets to hold dimensional tolerances and improve cycle times
• Load raw material and configure machines for efficient, right-first-time production runs
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and process issues during set-up and production, minimising downtime
• Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and height gauges
• Meet daily and weekly production targets while maintaining first-time-right quality
• Support and guide CNC Operators on running machines to the approved set-up

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

GD&T

Precision measuring

Job description

Croom Medical is an award winning precision engineering company with over 40 years of operation, specialising in Contract Manufacturing, Precision Components and Part Finishing, serving the Medical Device sector. Croom Medical "Best Overall Business of the Year" 2021 at the Limerick Chamber Awards is a family owned company and is FDA registered with a commitment to innovation in manufacturing practices, we pride ourselves on our ability to work collaboratively with our enviable client list to deliver the highest quality components through leveraging our deep engineering expertise with the most cost-effective solutions.

As we scale, we want you to join us, to work with the largest multinational clients in the Medical Device arena, in particular Orthopaedic Implants, revolutionizing and growing their core businesses while helping them (and you!) stay ahead of the curve. Be part of a company with the most cutting- edge R&D hub and technologies, plus a unique thriving team. We are interested in hard-working, committed talent. If you seek an entrepreneurial, flexible and team-oriented culture, you could be who we are looking for!

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Machine Set-Up & Production

• Set, prove out, and optimise CNC turning and/or milling machines in line with approved programs and work instructions
• Select and set the correct tooling, fixtures, and work-holding for each job, and carry out first-off inspection and approval before handover to production
• Edit and optimise CNC programs and offsets to hold dimensional tolerances and improve cycle times
• Load raw material and configure machines for efficient, right-first-time production runs
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and process issues during set-up and production, minimising downtime
• Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and height gauges
• Meet daily and weekly production targets while maintaining first-time-right quality
• Support and guide CNC Operators on running machines to the approved set-up

Quality & Documentation

• Complete set-up sheets, batch records, inspection sheets, and traceability documentation accurately and in real time
• Identify and report non-conformances promptly, quarantining suspect product in line with procedure
• Lead or support root cause investigation and corrective actions for quality issues on the shop floor
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with ISO 13485 quality management system requirements

Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area in line with 5S principles
• Follow all EHS procedures, including safe handling of cutting fluids, tooling, and machine guarding
• Identify and lead opportunities for process improvement, cycle-time reduction, and waste elimination
• Provide training and cross-skilling support to Operators across additional machines or processes as required

Key Skills and Competencies

We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Setter to join our Operations team. This role is responsible for setting, proving out, and optimising CNC turning and/or milling machines to manufacture precision orthopaedic implant and instrument components to exacting tolerances. The successful candidate will lead machine set-up and first-off approval, support CNC Operators on the shop floor, and work closely with Quality, Engineering and Production teams to ensure components are machined right first time, to specification, and to the quality standards expected in the medical device industry.

• Minimum 4 years’ experience setting and operating CNC turning and/or milling machines, ideally in a precision engineering or medical device environment
• Proven ability to set, prove out, and edit CNC programs and offsets independently
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Competent in the use of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers, and height gauges
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and traceability
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to work flexible shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends), with flexibility to support production schedules