Machine Operator

Liebherr Group; Killarney; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid overtime

End of Year Bonus

Pension Scheme

Service Pay

Early finish Friday

21 days annual leave

Subsidised canteen

Sports Club

Retailer Discounts

Life Assurance

Refer a friend

Maternity Pay

Educational assistance

Career Progression

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Ireland is seeking a skilled machinist to operate machines and workstations, use cranes for moving steel parts, and follow drawings and production controls to ensure quality parts meet customer requirements. The role requires flexibility to train on different machines and rotate as needed.

You will plan tasks, maintain a safe, tidy work environment, and perform quality checks with proper PPE. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of geometric tolerances and engineering drawings.
• Experience operating machines, steel cutting, plasma cutting and gas torch usage.
• Experience with lifting equipment and cranes is desirable.
• Be flexible, proactive, demonstrate initiative, teamwork and commitment.
• Willingness to work shifts and rotate between machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and understand control functions of machines and workstations.
• Use cranes and lifting equipment to handle and move steel parts.
• Follow documentation/drawings, Q-Gates, and production control systems.
• Carry out quality checks and keep records to meet customer requirements.
• Plan tasks and tools to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Be flexibile to train on different machines and rotate as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and wear PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Geometric tolerances

Engineering drawings

Machine operation

Oxyacetylene for steel cutting

Cranes & lifting equipment

Tools

Plasma cutting

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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


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

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

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 cranes worldwide. 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 and productivity.

Location

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.

Killarney

Ireland (IE)

Contact

Emily O Connor

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