Dawnlough is a progressive precision engineering company providing expertise in design and manufacture of specialist parts and equipment for the aerospace and medical device industries. It has recently joined the Acrotec Group, an independent group of professionals specialised in precision micro-mechanics. We serve various industries and are organised into three distinct business divisions: Watchmaking/Jewellery, MedTech, and Precision High-Tech.
Dawnlough is looking for individuals who are skilful, positive and collaborative, with a strong willingness to learn and a desire to develop their Engineering skills. This is a brilliant opportunity for an individual who is looking to join a successful business where they can use and develop their skills to their full potential.
Full-Time Apprenticeship | NQA Level 6 Qualification – Full Training under Solace Training System
Like working with your hands and making things? Then why not turn this into a career!
Becoming a qualified toolmaker will give you the skills you need to programme, set & run CNC machines to make parts out of a wide range of materials.
Our Toolmaker Apprenticeship offers candidates the opportunity to join a skilled team which provides a complete range of manufacturing solutions across multiple industries such as MedTech, Aerospace and Automotive.
The successful applicants will receive training in a broad range of Toolmaking disciplines such as Milling, Lathe, Grinding and CAD/CAM Programming. Dawnlough offer a comprehensive training plan for each apprentice which will allow them to gain the necessary skills to become a qualified Toolmaker.
Duties
- Learn to operate manual milling and lathe machines
- Use of a range of hand/power tools and measuring equipment
- Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensions and tolerances
- Program CNC Machines to produce precision components from design drawings
- Adhere to safety procedures and operations
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Show a positive attitude to learning new skills
- Capability to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Good time keeping
Schedule
Day Shift; Monday to Friday
Applicant must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before commencement of employment (preferred)
Education
Leaving Certificate Education
