Stephen McDonald
Dublin
Summary
Dedicated CNC programmer and cabinet maker with a focus on value engineering and production efficiency. Experienced in creating bespoke furniture and collaborating with designers to ensure exceptional quality and durability in all projects.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CNC programmer, Cabinet maker, Autocad technician
Dillons Kitchens
Meath
2022 - Current
- Interpreted technical drawings for production, assessing job aspects to identify potential issues in production, fitting, or specified products and hardware.
- Designed unit construction for timber products, value engineering for efficient assembly and fitting while ensuring high quality and durability.
- Compiled a comprehensive library of standard variable units for easy reference.
- Operated and maintained CNC machine to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Work as Cabinet maker/joiner, using all machines, power tools and hand tools.
- Create Production drawings, using Autocad/sketchup
Autcad Technician, Cabinet maker, CNC programmer
Systemplus
Dublin
2018 - 2022
- Interpreted architectural drawings and designs, liaised with designers to confirm details, and determined suitable production methods.
- Create detailed working drawings with all details required for production.
- Quantified, priced, and ordered materials, suggesting suitable substitutes when products were unavailable or exceeded lead time.
- Conducted site surveys, obtained detailed measurements, and identified potential fitting issues.
- Creating CNC files, Value engineering products for the most efficient method of assembly and fitting.
- CNC operator and cabinet maker when required. Use of all workshop machines and all aspects of production.
Cabinet maker, Furniture sprayer and Fitter
Wedge
Dublin
2016 - 2018
- Produced bespoke furniture from material breakout to final fitting, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship.
- Interpreting drawings and identifying the most efficient method of construction.
- Experience working with a wide variety of materials including glass, metals, solid surface, acrylics and laminates.
- Applied various finishes through hand and spray techniques to enhance furniture aesthetics and durability.
- Resolved unexpected issues efficiently, maintaining project timelines and quality standards.
Education
Level 7 - Bachelors Degree - Timber Product Technology
Dublin Institute Of Technology
Dublin01-2018
Level 6 Diploma - Furniture Making and restoration
DFEi
Dublin01-2013
Level 5 Diploma - Furniture Design And Manufacture
DFEi
Dublin01-2012
Skills
- CNC programming
- CNC machine operation
- CAD Draughting
- Cabinet making
- Application of finishes
- Production planning
- Bespoke furniture design
- Site surveying
- Material knowledge
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication and collaboration
Certification
Full driving licence
Timeline
CNC programmer, Cabinet maker, Autocad technician
Dillons Kitchens
2022 - Current
Autcad Technician, Cabinet maker, CNC programmer
Systemplus
2018 - 2022
Cabinet maker, Furniture sprayer and Fitter
Wedge
2016 - 2018
Level 7 - Bachelors Degree - Timber Product Technology
Dublin Institute Of Technology
Level 6 Diploma - Furniture Making and restoration
DFEi
Level 5 Diploma - Furniture Design And Manufacture
DFEi