Experienced CNC Milling Operative/Setter

Company: Exact CNC (NI) Ltd
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Location: County Down
Job Description:

Experienced CNC Milling Operative/Setter

The Exact Group through continued expansion and successfully agreeing numerous long term customer contracts require experienced and ambitious individuals to join our team manufacturing high-end parts for the Aerospace, Space and Defence industries. We have a number of positions available for those with experience in setting and operating 3+5 Axis CNC Mills.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

  • Operate CNC Milling Machines and ensure they are working to production schedules provided and are working to maximum capacity.

  • Set 3 and 5 axis CNC milling machines to in line with engineering processes and procedures.

  • Ensure component parts are clamped/set up on machine correctly to avoid machining issues.

  • Ensure components are machined to drawings provided and to correct tolerances.

  • Carry out Quality Checks as defined on job packages.

  • Adhere to housekeeping and Health & Safety standards.

Essential

  • Experience in setting Tools, vices and jigs and fixtures in accordance with set-up requirements.

  • Experience operating & Setting 3-axis CNC Milling machines.

  • Experience in using quality inspection equipment in accordance with standard procedures.

Desirable

  • 2-3 years experience in the operation of either 3/5 axis Milling centres.

  • Experience in setting 3/5-axis milling centres (HAAS/DMG/Hurco).

  • Knowledge of efficient machining processes and tooling as required.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Ability to work to targets.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Personality Requirements

  • Good attitude

  • Conscientious and responsible

  • Comfortable working in a team-based environment

Salary

  • Highly competitive salary for the right candidate

Benefits

  • Pension

  • Excellent conditions

  • Employee rewards scheme

  • Health & Wellbeing programme

  • Healthcare plan

  • Additional leave with length of service

  • Half Day paid leave on your birthday

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Posted: October 20th, 2026