Multi-Skilled Machinist

Total Plastic Solution is recruiting experienced, genuinely multi-skilled machinists for our manufacturing and toolroom operation in Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Candidates must be able to machine components independently using both manual and CNC equipment. This is not a CNC loading-only role.

Legal employer: Abbey Moulding Contractors Ltd, trading as Total Plastic Solution (TPS).

Your work

- Set up and operate manual milling machines and centre lathes.

- Set up and operate CNC milling and/or turning equipment. TPS uses Cincinnati CNC machines with Fanuc controls.

- Read engineering drawings, plan machining sequences and select suitable tools, speeds and feeds.

- Manufacture one-off and small-batch components, including tooling and repair parts.

- Measure and inspect completed work using appropriate metrology equipment.

- Work independently, maintain safe working practices and communicate technical issues clearly.

Essential experience

- Demonstrable hands-on ability on both manual milling machines and manual lathes.

- Practical CNC setup and operating experience. State your programming ability clearly in your application.

- Ability to read drawings, work to specified tolerances and inspect your own components.

- Sound knowledge of cutting tools, workholding, materials, speeds and feeds.

- Working English sufficient for safety, technical instructions and team communication.

Strong advantages

- Fanuc control and Cincinnati CNC experience, although equivalent-machine experience is acceptable.

- Toolroom, mouldmaking, precision maintenance or one-off component experience.

- CNC programming, CAD/CAM, grinding or EDM experience.

What TPS offers

- 40 paid hours per week.

- Earliest start by agreement, subject to notice and work permission; portal start date is indicative.

- Starting annual salary: €38,000.

- Mainly daytime, with occasional 16:00–00:00 evening work.

- TPS can arrange accommodation for as long as reasonably required. The employee pays the agreed rent and normal living costs; full terms are confirmed in writing before relocation.

- Direct employment with TPS — no recruitment agency and no candidate recruitment fee.

- Employment-permit support where the candidate and role are legally eligible. No permit outcome can be guaranteed.

How to apply

Email your CV to [email protected] with subject: Machinist Application – Your Name – Country.

Include your current country, nationality/work-right status, notice period, English level, machines and controls used, manual milling and turning experience, CNC setup/programming experience, materials machined and typical tolerances achieved. Do not send confidential drawings or customer information from a current or former employer.