CNC Machinists - Operators, Setters & Programmers

Location: Bristol

Salary: £28,000 - £47,500 per annum, depending on experience and shift

Shifts Available: Days, Double Days & Late Shift

THOMAS Professional is currently recruiting for multiple CNC Machinist opportunities with an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol.

We are interested in speaking with CNC Turners and CNC Millers across a range of experience levels, from experienced CNC Operators through to Setter/Operators and fully skilled Programmer/Setter/Operators.

With a variety of shift patterns available, including permanent days, rotating double days and late shifts, there are opportunities to suit candidates with different experience levels and working preferences.

Opportunities Available

We are looking for candidates at various levels, including:

• CNC Operators
• Advanced CNC Operators
• CNC Setter/Operators
• CNC Programmer/Setter/Operators
• CNC Turners
• CNC Millers

The Role

Depending on your experience and machining background, responsibilities may include:

• Operating, setting and/or programming CNC machinery
• CNC Turning and/or CNC Milling
• Working with Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls
• Setting tooling, fixtures, work offsets and machine datums
• Producing precision components from engineering drawings and specifications
• Working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machinery where applicable
• Creating and editing CNC programmes at Programmer level
• Selecting appropriate tooling, speeds and feeds
• Monitoring machining processes and making adjustments where required
• Troubleshooting tooling, programme and machining issues
• Carrying out in-process inspection
• Producing components to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Using precision measuring equipment
• Supporting improvements to quality, cycle times and production efficiency

What We’re Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in CNC machining at a variety of levels.

Depending on the position, relevant experience may include:

• CNC Turning and/or CNC Milling
• Fanuc and/or Heidenhain controls
• Setting and operating CNC machines
• CNC programming
• 3, 4 or 5-axis machining
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working to close tolerances
• Understanding tooling, offsets, speeds and feeds
• Using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, plug gauges and other inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

You do not need to have experience in all of the above areas. Applications will be considered based on individual experience and skill level.

Shifts Available

A variety of working patterns are available, including:

• Permanent Day Shift
• Rotating Double Day Shift
• Permanent Late Shift

Shift premiums apply to relevant shift patterns.

Salary & Benefits

• £26,000 - £47,500 per annum, depending on experience, skill level and shift pattern
• Shift premiums available for relevant shifts
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Long-term development and progression opportunities

Whether you are an experienced CNC Operator looking to take the next step into setting, an established Setter/Operator, or an experienced CNC Programmer looking for your next challenge, we would be interested in hearing from you.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.

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