via indeed · 25 May 2026 ·12 days ago

CNC Programmer - Swiss Lathe - Dundalk (Ireland)

Gus Precision Engineering Services
Dundalk
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Our Partner is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join an established engineering team within a world\-renowned precision engineering company. The CNC Programmer will be responsible for programming state of the art CNC Swiss lathes / Sliding Heads machines for the production of precision components for the Medical Technology and Aerospace sectors.

Role: CNC Programmer \- Swiss Lathe

Overall Objective: As a key member of the Engineering team the CNC Programmer will program, tool \& set up CNC Turning machines

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

CNC Turning Machines: Citizen

Responsibilities \& Duties:

  • Programming for Swiss lathes machines from customer drawings

  • Selecting cutting tools, speeds \& feeds, and advising on inspection methods

  • Achieving quality levels for products manufactured in the area

  • Introducing new components and achieving first article approval with customer

  • Machine and tooling preventive maintenance

  • Maintain health and safety standards for the area.

  • Promote continuous improvement on quality, cycle times and overall yield

  • Any other duties as reasonably required
Qualifications \& Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years’ programming and setting machines (post any training or apprenticeship)

  • Experienced in programming directly from drawings and solid models

  • Offline programming of components using Fusion 369 package or similar

  • Familiar with above listed CNC Turning machines (or equivalent)

  • Broad range of experience in machining different materials

  • Experience in metal cutting and the latest tooling \& cutter concepts

  • Precision machining to tolerance (10 microns)

  • Experience of high volume manufacturing and meeting production targets
Person/Skills Required:
  • Ability to perform under minimum direction

  • Positive and flexible approach to dealing with challenges

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within organisation
Relocation details:
  • The right candidate must be willing to relocate permanently to Ireland.

  • Traveling costs (potentially reimbursed by the employer)

  • 2 weeks of accommodation covered by the employer..

  • Visa application (if necessary) also covered by the employer.
For more available positions, please check our website:

www.guspes.com

*Application Process:* *We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 working days. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, please consider your application unsuccessful for the position advertised we might get in touch in the future for other opportunities.*

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*Gus Precision Engineering Services:* *We operate as an employment agency for permanent recruitment in Ireland only.*

Pay: €46,000\.00\-€55,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme

  • Company events

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Application question(s):
  • Are you eligible to live and work in the EU?

  • Are you willing to relocate to Ireland?
Work Location: In person

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