At a Glance
- Tasks: Program, set, and operate advanced CNC milling machines to create precision components.
- Company: Join a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Bristol with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days leave, healthcare plan, and long-term development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible rotating shifts with early finishes on Fridays and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team producing complex components and enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC milling, programming, and a strong understanding of engineering drawings required.
The predicted salary is between 41500 - 44000 £ per year.
CNC Miller - Programmer/Setter/Operator
THOMAS Professional is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller - Programmer/Setter/Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller with strong programming and setting capabilities who is confident working independently and producing complex precision components to tight tolerances.
The position operates on a rotating double day shift, alternating between early and late shifts, with an early finish on Fridays.
The Role
- As a CNC Miller - Programmer/Setter/Operator, your responsibilities will include:
- Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines
- Working with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
- Creating, editing and optimising CNC programmes
- Producing complex precision components from engineering drawings and specifications
- Setting tools, fixtures and work offsets
- Setting work offsets using probes and manual methods
- Selecting appropriate cutting tools, tool holders and workholding
- Optimising speeds, feeds and machining processes
- Troubleshooting programme, tooling and machining issues
- Monitoring machining operations and making adjustments where required
- Carrying out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
- Ensuring components are produced accurately and to required tolerances
- Supporting improvements to quality, cycle times and production efficiency
- Completing relevant production and setup documentation
- The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with
- Previous experience as a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator
- Strong CNC milling and programming experience
- Experience with 3, 4 and/or 5-axis CNC machining
- Good working knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
- The ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC milling machines
- Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds and feeds
- Experience producing complex components to tight tolerances
- Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and plug gauges
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Previous experience within precision engineering or a highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
- Salary & Benefits
- £41,500 - £44,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 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 opportunities within an established engineering business
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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