Machine Operator

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH; Killarney; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid overtime

Pension Scheme

End of Year Bonus

Health/Wellness benefits

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is seeking an experienced machine workshop operator to handle cranes and machines, ensuring quality and timely production. You will read drawings, perform cuts with plasma and oxy-fuel, and rotate between machines as needed to maintain efficiency.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Competitive salary with overtime, pension, and benefits are offered in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a busy machine workshop.
• Good working knowledge of geometric tolerances and symbols and engineering drawings.
• Experience operating machines, steel cutting, plasma cutting and use of gas torch.
• Experience using lifting equipment and cranes would be desirable.
• Be flexible, proactive, demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and commitment.
• Flexibility to shift work and rotate between machines.

Responsibilities

• Operating and understanding control functions of machines and workstations.
• Use of cranes and lifting equipment for handling steel parts.
• Ensure quality checks and complete records to meet customer requirements.
• Plan tasks and tools to maintain continuous and efficient workflow.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment and wear PPE.
• Contribute to safety guidelines and participate in additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Proactiveness

Job description

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operating and understanding of the control functions of the machines and workstations.
• Use of cranes & lifting equipment for handling and moving the steel parts.
• Use and comply with the necessary documentation / drawings / Q-Gates and production control systems in place.
• Ensure quality checks are done to produce quality parts and complete necessary records to ensure the optimum quality parts are produced to the customers’ requirements.
• Forward planning of tasks and tools required to ensure a continuous and efficient workflow.
• Flexibility to be trained on different machines and workstations and move between machines when the business requires.
• Ensure good housekeeping and work environment are kept clean and tidy.
• Carry out all required work safely and always wear appropriate PPE adhering to the safety guidelines.
• Other duties that may arise as assigned by management.

Qualifications Requirements and Experience

• Prior experience in a busy machine workshop.
• Strong attention to detail and a conscientious/thorough approach to assigned tasks.
• A good working knowledge of geometric tolerances and symbols and engineering drawings.
• Previous experience of operating machines, steel cutting, plasma cutting and use of gas torch.
• Experience in the use of lifting equipment and cranes would be desirable.
• Experience in the use of Oxyacetylene for steel cutting is an advantage.
• Be flexible, proactive, demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and commitment.
• Flexibility to work shift, and to rotate between different machines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• End of Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Service Pay
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
• Company Fixed Days
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Retailer Discounts
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend Scheme
• Maternity Pay
• Educational assistance
• Career Progression Opportunities

**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.

**We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.

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The company

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranesworldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity andproductivity.