CNC Miller Setter/Operator (Night Shift)

CNC Miller Setter/Operator (Night Shift)

Location: Bristol

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, DOE

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting two experienced CNC Miller Setter/Operators to join an established precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing business in Bristol.

We can consider candidates at Advanced Operator or Setter/Operator level, with the salary offered reflecting individual CNC milling, setting and machining experience.

You will set and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines to manufacture complex, high-precision components from a range of materials. The position requires experience with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls and the ability to work accurately from engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

Set and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines

Work with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls

Manufacture complex precision-engineered components

Produce components from a range of engineering materials

Complete machine setups, including workpieces, fixtures and cutting tools

Select and install suitable tooling, tool holders and fixtures

Set work offsets using probes

Set offsets manually using wobble bars and DTI clocks

Make tooling and machine adjustments during production

Monitor machining operations to maintain accuracy and quality

Work to engineering drawings, specifications and route cards

Ensure the correct materials, drawings and production documentation are used

Produce components within planned setup and cycle times

Inspect components using precision measuring equipment

Identify and communicate quality or production issues

Complete setup sheets, tool lists and production records

Support operators with setups and tooling where appropriate

Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement activities

Follow all health, safety and quality procedures
Skills and Experience Required

Previous experience operating CNC milling machines

Experience setting CNC milling machines would be required for the higher salary level

Experience with 3-, 4- or 5-axis machining

Knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls

Ability to install workpieces, fixtures and cutting tools

Experience setting tooling and work offsets

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Good understanding of machining tolerances and specifications

Knowledge of CNC programming languages

Experience using micrometers, verniers and plug gauges

Ability to monitor machining processes and make necessary adjustments

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to produce components efficiently and accurately
Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated precision manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Experience using CMM or Opticline inspection equipment, OEE systems or FourJaw would also be beneficial but is not essential.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced CNC Miller, CNC Milling Setter/Operator or Advanced CNC Operator looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity, please apply with your updated CV.

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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