Ref: SYN-50450

CNC Turner

• Location Ireland, County Waterford, Waterford
• Sector Engineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary €37000 - €45000 per annum

CNC Turner – all levels needed

Location: Waterford, Ireland
Salary Range: €37,000 – €48,000 DOE (includes shift uplift)
Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts
Open to relocation? Great – relocators are welcome to apply.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Syntech Recruitment are exclusively supporting a high-precision manufacturer in Waterford, Ireland, to build out a full CNC Turning shift from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge facility with strong values around quality, progression, and people.

Whether you’re an Operator, Senior Operator, or Senior Setter, if you’ve got CNC experience, there’s a place for you here. You’ll benefit from a transparent role structure, tiered salary, and a workplace where you’re supported to grow.

CNC Turner Responsibilities:  

• Operating CNC Turning or Sliding Head lathes
• Setting up machines for repeat or new production runs
• Approving first-off and in-process parts
• Troubleshooting issues and escalating where necessary
• Mentoring junior team members (for senior levels)
• Supporting NPI setups and continuous improvement projects

CNC Turner Requirements:

Experience operating CNC lathes (Turning or Sliding Head)
Ability to read and work from technical drawings
Confidence with in-process quality checks
Setter/Programmer experience is highly desirable
Collaborative attitude and eagerness to learn or mentor

Why join?

Modern, tech-led facility – work with high-spec CNC machines
Genuine career progression – clear paths from Operator to Programmer

Team-first culture – people-focused and highly supportive
Continental shifts – more time off, better work/life balance
Structured onboarding & development

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