Manufacturing CNC Technician

Harry Walsh Associates Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry Walsh Associates Ltd. in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a skilled machinist to join our specialist engineering team. The role blends hands-on setup, operation of manual or CNC machines for complex, precision-critical jobs, and collaboration with tool setters and engineers.

You will support day-to-day machining operations, adjust NC programs as needed, participate in training colleagues, and help ensure tooling and workflows are optimized across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing/machining environment.
• Familiarity with manual and CNC machines and NC program editing.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and cutting conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day machining operations with advanced tasks.
• Sets up and operates manual or CNC machines for complex jobs.
• Assists with setups, tool changes, and machine adjustments; aids training.
• Collaborates with tool setters, engineers, and production staff to ensure tooling readiness.

Skills

Hands-on machining

Manual/CNC machines

Machining processes

Job description

Excellent opportunity to join specialist engineering company providing custom-built, high reliability precision instrumentation

Supports day-to-day machining operations by handling more advanced tasks than a Machinist. This includes setting up complex jobs, supporting other machinists during changeovers or issues, checking parts to higher standards, and keeping machines running effectively. The role combines hands-on machining skills with responsibility for maintaining workflow, assisting with troubleshooting, and ensuring quality is upheld on the shop floor.

Sets up and operates manual or CNC machines for more complex or precision-critical jobs.

Assists machinists with setups, tool changes, and machine adjustments when needed and supports training of others as required.

Works closely with tool setters, engineers, or production staff to ensure jobs are ready and tooling is correct.

• Experience in a hands-on manufacturing or machining environment.
• Familiarity with manual or CNC machines and proven ability to adjust/edit NC programs.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting conditions.