At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC turning machines to produce precision aerospace components.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace manufacturing group in Bristol.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holidays, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team making high-quality aerospace components.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC machines and ability to read engineering drawings.
Aerospace Precision Components Bristol (BS30) Full-time | Permanent Salary: up to £16.32 an hour (depending on experience) and 25% shift allowance.
Benefits: generous holiday entitlement + pension (including salary sacrifice), cycle to work and EV scheme.
Double Days shift pattern, includes a 25% shift premium on both shifts:
- Week 1: 6.00-14.00 Mon-Thurs + 6.00-11.00 Fri
- Week 2: 14.00-22.00 Mon-Thurs and 11.00-16.00 Fri
About the Role:
We are recruiting for a CNC Turner to join a busy aerospace manufacturing group, producing precision aerospace components. This is a hands-on role supporting the manufacture of precision components. You will be operating machinery, and ensuring production runs safely, smoothly, and to a high quality standard.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Setting & operating Fanuc-controlled CNC turning machines in a safe, organised and compliant manner
- Producing precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications
- Installing workpieces, fixtures and cutting tools
- Setting tooling, establishing machine datums and manufacturing soft jaws
- Selecting and adjusting machine parameters, speeds and feeds
- Carrying out in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment
- Producing components accurately to the required tolerances
- Troubleshooting tooling, programming and machining issues
- Optimising cycle times while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Completing setup sheets, tool lists, inspection reports and production documentation
- Working closely with colleagues to improve machining processes and support continuous improvements
Essential:
- Experience using a CNC Turning machine in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Good working knowledge of component dimensions using inspection equipment (e.g. Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges)
- Ability to produce components to drawing tolerance & specifications, efficiently, accurately and safely
- Excellent problem solving skills
Desirable:
- Aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing experience
- OEE / FourJaw systems, Multi-spindle / multi-turret machines
- Use of inspection machines – e.g. CMM or Opticline machines
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted immediately.
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