General Operative

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG in Oranmore, Co. Galway is seeking General Operatives for full-time, long-term roles in a metal manufacturing environment. You will operate and set up workshop tools, fabricate and assemble steel components, and perform quality control while maintaining daily logs.

43 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, with 6 months probation and permanent progression for successful candidates. Starting within two weeks' notice is preferred; wage is €16.63 per hour, with a full-time, long-term

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in engineering/mechanical industry.
• Good knowledge of machines and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Flexible to start within two weeks' notice.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up workshop tools such as press brakes, guillotines, plasma cutters and saws.
• Fabricate and assemble steel components according to technical drawings.
• Inspect finished components for accuracy and defects.
• Perform daily maintenance on machinery and follow safety regulations.
• Load and unload raw materials using cranes or hoists.
• Complete production logs and quality reports using computer systems.

Skills

Mechanical minded

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity

Tools

Press brakes

Guillotines

Plasma cutters

Saws

Overhead cranes

Hoists

Job description

CREGG are looking forGeneral Operatives,for full time, long term work in Oranmore, Co. Galway.

Our client is a metal manufacturingcompany, looking to add full time staff members to their production team.

We are looking for candidates who are mechanical minded, with passion for working with tools/machines, and are good at problem solving.

• Machine Operation:Operate and set up workshop tools such as press brakes, guillotines, plasma cutters, and saws.
• Production Work:Fabricate and assemble steel components according to technical drawings.
• Quality Control:Inspect finished components for accuracy, ensuring measurements meet specifications, and that products are free of defects.
• Maintenance & Safety:Perform daily maintenance on machinery, troubleshoot minor faults, and adhere strictly to health and safety regulations.
• Material Handling:Load and unload raw materials and finished products using overhead cranes or hoists.
• Documentation:Complete production logs and quality reports, often using computer systems.

Hours of work:

• 43hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 07:00 – 17:00 (early finish on Friday)

Rate of Pay:

• €16.63per hour

Job requirements – General Operative:

• Previous experience working in engineering/mechanical industry (min 1year).
• Good knowledge of machines, tools, etc.
• Excellent attention to details and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Contract type:

• Full time (6 month probation)
• Permanent/Long term

We are looking for candidates who are flexible to start within 2 weeks' notice.

Please note General Operativerole is a full time, long term position that will lead to permanent employment for the right candidates.