CNC Machinists - Operators, Setters & Programmers

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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