CNC Setter in Ballymena, County Antrim

Your New Company

A leading precision engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC 5 Axis Setter to join its expanding machining team. With continued investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a modern, high-specification engineering environment.

Your New Role

As CNC 5 Axis Setter, you will be responsible for setting and proving out jobs, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating 5 Axis CNC milling machines.
• Working from engineering drawings, setup sheets and CNC programs.
• Preparing tooling, fixtures and workholding equipment.
• Setting tool and work offsets to achieve accurate component manufacture.
• Proving out new and existing programs safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshooting machining issues and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Working closely with programming, production and quality teams.
• Maintaining quality, traceability and health & safety standards throughout production.

You'll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience setting CNC milling machines within a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally experienced on 5 Axis machinery, although experienced 3 Axis Setters looking to progress will also be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, offsets and inspection techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience with Heidenhain controls.
• Background in precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience working with complex machined components.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.00 - £18.50 per hour basic pay. 20% shift allowance taking earnings to £19.20 - £22.20 per hour.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Excellent overtime and earning potential.
• Free on-site parking.
• Modern machining facility with ongoing investment in technology.
• Opportunity to develop advanced 5 Axis machining skills.
• Long-term career prospects with a growing engineering manufacturer.

Shift PatternEarly ShiftMonday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pmLate ShiftMonday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am

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