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.
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