Machinist - Fitter

Role: Machinist - Fitter

Location: Dublin

Job Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: €40-€50k DOE Plus Benefits

Are you an experienced Machinist - Fitter ready for a new challenge? Elk Recruitment is hiring for our client's expanding team in Dublin, offering an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits on Offer:

• 21 days Annual Leave
• Pension scheme after probation

Your new role includes:

• Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling, and turning.
• Set up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; and tramming heads.
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Understand the specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function.
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines.
• Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications.
• Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate a large number of parts.
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result.
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly.

Experience you need:

• Machinist who can do fitting rather than a fitter who knows about machines.
• Machine background, must be capable of using machines, not just programming.
• Experience with Milling and Lathe.
• Proven experience as a CNC operator.
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.
• Computer savvy with basic understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM.
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach.
• Understanding of quality control principles.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• ONC or HNC from a technical background.
• Successfully completed apprenticeship.

What's next:

• Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and we will be in touch ASAP for our initial screening.
• If this role isn't the perfect match but you're interested in similar opportunities, feel free to get in touch.

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