General Operative – Metal manufacturing

CREGG Group; Galway; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG are looking for General Operatives for full time, long term work in Oranmore, Co. Galway. You will operate and set up workshop tools, fabricate and assemble steel components according to drawings, and contribute to quality control.

We value mechanical minds, problem solvers, and good hand-eye coordination. Full time role with 43 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:00–17:00, €16.63 per hour, with a 6-month probation and potential long-term employment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in engineering/mechanical industry.
• Good knowledge of machines and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical minded

Tool use

Problem solving

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.