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At McHale, we strongly believe in creating an environment which fosters creativity and teamwork, where people can fully realise their true potential, allowing them to develop cutting edge agricultural solutions in line with worldwide customer needs.

With over 35 years’ worth of combined experience, today McHale is working harder than ever, to innovate, design and build the best products for a fast-changing world with a growing population.

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An environment which fosters creativity & teamwork

Who we look for


At McHale, we strongly believe in creating an environment which fosters creativity and teamwork where people can fully realise their true potential, allowing individuals to develop cutting edge solutions.

  • We look for ambitious, highly motivated, results focused people who share a passion for achievement.
  • Individuals with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
  • People with an appetite for continuous learning and development within a team environment.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team then contact us at [email protected]. Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

Why choose McHale

Company Benefits


McHale offers a complete and competitive package of benefits that demonstrates how much we care for employees and their families through every stage of life. We reward performance and hard work and offer life-long career growth opportunities.

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
  • Company pension scheme available.
  • Subsidised canteen & onsite parking

Featured Job

MIG Welder

Due to continued success and growth, we are recruiting MIG Welders to join our team. Candidates should have experience in MIG welding or a willingness to be trained in this discipline.

    • Work in a well organised welding environment and produce a scheduled daily number of assemblies using the rust-free steel supplied.
    • Use of the latest pulse welding technology, which improves the welding quality, while reducing splatter and cleaning.
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Current Job Vacancies at McHale

Technical Documentation Engineer

Location: McHale, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

Title: Technical Documentation Writer

Technical Documentation Writer McHale is currently recruiting for a Technical Documentation Writer to assist in compiling and reviewing technical manuals and other associated publications. This is a permanent position, based on site in our Ballinrobe office reporting into the R&D Manager.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Compile and update technical publications to the required style guidelines
  • Explain complex information, using images and illustrations in a clear and concise manner.
  • Capture and edit images and illustrations to explain complex tasks using in-house software.
  • Manage the flow and release of documents on our database and online portals.
  • Prioritise workflow of documentation updates in a timely and orderly fashion
  • Co-ordinate and manage translation and review process in various languages.
  KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • 2-3 years’ experience in the design and compilation of technical documentation..
  • Proficient in an authoring software package.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and be a team player as circumstances dictate.
  • Proficient in image capturing, editing and manipulation in various formats.
  • A basic working knowledge of engineering drawings and electronic controls.
  • A knowledge or interest in the industry would be desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent IT skills and logic and willingness to learn new software packages.
  • Flair for design, with excellent to detail and a desire for perfection is crucial.
  • Excellent knowledge of English with ability to outline operating instructions from the operators perspective.
  BENEFITS
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
  • Company pension scheme available.
  • Subsidized canteen & onsite parking.
 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "Technical Documentation Writer" in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

ROLE McHale are seeking to recruit an Electronic Technician to participate in the on-going assembly, testing, and repairing of R&D electronic control systems and hardware used on the McHale range of agricultural machinery. This is a permanent full-time position based within our facility in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Diagnostics and repair of electronic hardware used on McHale products.
  • Liaising with customers and field technicians to debug and repair electronic issues on machines in the field.
  • Design/manufacturing/testing of wiring harnesses and other electronic hardware used on McHale products.
  • Manufacturing and installation of prototype electronic hardware on test machines.
  KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of 12 Volt electronic systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a desire for perfection is crucial.
  • A proven ability to innovate and self-motivate.
  • A critical thinking and analytical mindset are required.
  • Personal interest in technology or experience in the industry required.
  • An operator/customer focused vision.
  COMPANY BENEFITS
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
  • Company Pension scheme available.
  • A positive and collaborative working environment in a fast-paced and growing company.
  • In-house training and mentoring by experienced R&D Engineers.
  • A modern R&D facility with state-of-the-art technologies and systems to support your work.
  • Flexible and diverse working environment, where critical thinking is encouraged.
  • A continuous learning and development working culture.
  • Subsidized canteen.
 

All CV's should be submitted to [email protected]. Please quote "R&D Electronic Technician" in the subject line of the email.

In addition to our current vacancies McHale are always interested in attracting talent in the areas of design, service, engineering & manufacturing.

Please submit your CV for consideration at any time quoting role of interest in the subject line of your email.

McHale Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland | T: 094 95 20352 | www.mchale.net

Logistics & Planning Co-Ordinator

Location: McHale, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

Title: Logistics & Planning Co-Ordinator

Logistics & Planning Co-Ordinator McHale is an export driven manufacturer of agricultural grassline machinery, located in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. A world leader in agricultural machinery, McHale’s specialist range can be seen working in 55 countries across six continents. Today, McHale is working harder than ever, to innovate, design and build the best products for a fast-changing world with a growing population. Over 10% of the McHale team are assigned to New Product Development, guaranteeing future growth and career opportunities for its employees. Since its establishment in the mid-1980s, McHale has experienced significant growth, which can be attributed to the dedication of the team at McHale and their ability to create cutting edge agricultural solutions in line with worldwide customer needs. McHale is currently recruiting for a Logistics & Planning Co-Ordinator. This is a permanent position, reporting to the Sales Manager.
LOGISTICS
  • Check inventory, create, and maintain load lists and logistical requirements.
  • Plan domestic and export logistics.
  • Generate purchase orders for all freight and checking any freight invoice queries.
  • Provide timely and accurate documentation to customers
  • Process export customs documentation
  • Follow through to ensure timely completion of all documentation at each stage of the shipment
  • Deal with customer/warehouse queries
  SALES SUPPORT & PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION
  • Support general and accurate data entry on multiple systems.
  • Plan and manage the daily production schedule.
  • Provide daily assistance and correspondence with Sales Representatives and customers in several countries daily.
  • Provide clerical support to the extensive Sales team.
  • Handle the processing of all orders with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Generate and management of invoices and delivery notes.
  • Manage general phone and email enquiries.
  KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • Previous experience (minimum 5 years) in a busy administrative role.
  • Strong IT skills and proficiency in MS Office products.
  • Previous experience and knowledge in Export Customs procedures and requirements desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Dynamic team player and can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent attention to detail and an ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
  COMPANY BENEFITS
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
  • Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
  • Company pension scheme available.
  • Subsidized canteen & onsite parking.
 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "Logistics & Planning Co-Ordinator " in the subject line of the email.

Should you have any questions in relation to the role please contact Human Resources on 094 95 20352 for more information.

Market Support - France

Location: France

Title: Market Support – France

Market Support - France

McHale is looking to recruit a self-motivated person to support their dealer network in France. The position is based in France full time. Initial training will be provided in Ireland and then on the job training and mentoring will be provided in both France and Ireland.

The job will involve dealing with the dealer network in France on a daily basis and also liaising with end users. This would be in the form of sales, technical support and product demonstrations. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person, to work with an established brand.
KEY CRITERIA
  • Fluent French
  • Agricultural background an advantage
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work on ones own initiative
  • Reasonable technical ability (training provided)
  • Attention to detail and good report writing skills
   

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "Market Support - France " in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

CAREERS

Our Team

People at McHale

When did you start at McHale?

I started in the company in 2000, following a season with a contractor in 1999, after finishing my degree in Institute of Technology Tralee. I saw an ad in the Irish Farmers Journal and applied.

I started on the assembly line of the 991 wrapper and after 18 months I moved to the UK into a service role until 2009. The UK is one of our largest markets, where our full range of equipment is used, so I gained knowledge there as the company expanded into balers. Following this, I moved back to Ballinrobe, where I started at the in-house service department.

What does your job entail?

As technical support and service is one of the company’s main priorities, the first part of the job is making sure that our importers, dealers and customers who require help with problems are able to get answers as quickly as possible. So during the busy season this means answering these queries and making sure problems are resolved. We have a team of technical people in all of our main markets and all the information from them is processed to eliminate problems from machines through the research and development department. In the off-peak season I cover the technical training for all our dealers and importers. This is done in-house or in the importer’s country.

What is your typical day like?

In season, it is answering calls and emails to resolve problems for importers, dealers and customers actually working in the field. Out of season, it is training or travelling to importers to do training there.

What are your favourite parts of the job?

From one day to the next it is never the same, constantly dealing with different people in all of our markets.

What are the greatest challenges in your job?

I guess trying to have solutions to problems to keep customers working. Different crops and unusual conditions in any of the 56 countries we are operating in, means the cause of a problem or the solution to that problem can differ from call to call.

Do you like your job?

After 22 years, I have to say I do. I have visited and operated our machines in most of the 56 countries that we export to. I have seen countries and parts of countries that I would never see otherwise. Coming from a sheep and suckler farm in southwest Kerry, I would never have thought that I would have gotten the opportunity and knowledge of agriculture from so many parts of the world.

When did you start at McHale?

I started in McHale in December 2016 where I was a General Operative in the Cutting Area on the night shift. One of my main duties then was delivering steel to the welding cubicles for the next morning’s production. I was previously self-employed as a Steel Fabricator and Roofer, so I was quite familiar with different grades and types of steel.

What does your job entail?

My job title is Replenishment Leader. My main role is to prevent part shortages and ensure the delivery of requested parts to the specified areas. I also request parts to be produced when stocks get low.

What is your typical day like?

The first thing I do is check with Manager or Supervisor to see if any parts are needed urgently. I then check the Kanban stock in each cubicle and renew that as required. When that is done, I check with each welder to see if they need any large parts. I then request these parts and deliver them to the welding cubicles as they become available. If required, I set up cubicles with the welders and make cubicle adjustments as an ongoing improvement for best receiving stock. Towards the end of my shift I will tidy the parts storage areas and liaise with the night shift staff to cut or form any parts required for the next day.   

What is your favourite parts of the job?

From one day to the next it is never the same, constantly dealing with different people in all of our markets.

What are the greatest challenges in your job?

I like the interaction with all the staff. The cutting and welding area is interlinked so I work with a lot of people throughout the day. I like to solve problems and find new ways of doing things so there is always a challenge in order to keep everyone supplied and the process running smoothly be it supplying parts or setting up welding cubicles with the welders.

Do you like your job?

Yes, I do like my job. Every day is different, I enjoy mixing with everyone and getting to know them. I find my job rewarding and solving the various problems keeps me busy.

When did you start at McHale?

In 2013, as part of my Mechanical Engineering Degree, I completed three months’ work experience in McHale for the summer. I then went back to college to complete my honours level degree in Mechanical Engineering. My final year thesis was based on the design of a test rig for testing the impact force of the safety arms on three different McHale products. On completion of my degree, in June 2014, I started full time with McHale engineering.


I started on the Fusion assembly line, where I progressed well, got great experience and in February 2015 I was promoted to the R&D department. My first job in the R&D department was the assembly of the first ten McHale Orbital wrappers. Following this I moved into the office where I started doing design changes using Creo and ANSYS software

What does your job entail?

As a design Engineer I am involved in 3D component design using Creo Parametric software. I also do stress analysis’s using Ansys software. I am also involved in prototyping and field testing of new products and upgrading the functionality on existing products. Other tasks my role would require me to do is creating and updating documentation, product planning, component sourcing, supplier liaison, new product quality inspections and creating procedures

What is your typical day like?

I spend most of my day doing design changes of existing parts or creating new parts using Creo Parametric. I use ANSYS software to do stress analysis on existing and new products. I can also spend some time each day in the welding area or production line if I am working on a change or new product that is being implanted into production. In the summer months, I would spend time doing field testing.  

What is your favourite parts of the job?

I enjoy the fact that I can be working on any product across the range. I do most of the stress analysis in the R&D department therefore I can be involved in almost every project that the other engineers are working on. This means most days are different for me and different challenges can arise every day.

In the past year, I have been heavily involved in the design of the Fusion 4 panels and have gained some knowledge in thermoforming and plastics. I had not worked on any panel designs previously in McHale’s, so it was a learning curve for me and something different. I had plenty of guidance from other engineers here so while the project was challenging for me I felt there was always a team of people that where willing to share their knowledge and help in any way they could. I really enjoy working as a team and I am looking forward to learning more in the line of thermoforming and plastics.

What are the greatest challenges in your job?

Prioritizing my work on a daily and weekly basis can be challenging because I can be involved in a wide range of projects with different engineers. The workload can sometimes build up quiet quickly, trying to prioritize what is the most important job to complete first can sometimes be challenging.

Do you like your job?

After almost 9 years, I have to say I do. Each day new challenges arise, and new problems need to be solved. There is a great team of people working for McHale and if I am ever stuck for a solution to any problem there is plenty of experienced and knowledgeable people throughout each department that are willing to help.

Careers & Recruitment Related Features

2019 From time to time the FTMTA executive council presents a gold award to a person who has given a long or outstanding service to the association or the agricultural machinery industry. This award is open to all working FTMTA member firms and its staff. Peter Thomas Keaveney of the Irish Farmers Journal sat down with recent recipients, brothers Padraic and Martin McHale who picked up the prestigious FTMTA gold award at the show to discuss their road to success.

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