Job Description:

CNC Miller - Setter/Operator

Location: Bristol

Salary: £33,500 - £41,500 per annum

Shift: Rotating Double Day Shift

THOMAS Professional is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller - Setter/Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller who is confident setting and operating CNC milling machines 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 - Setter/Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines
• Working with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
• Producing complex precision components from a range of materials
• Setting tools, fixtures and work offsets
• Setting work offsets using probes and manual methods
• Selecting and installing appropriate cutting tools and tool holders
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Monitoring machining processes and making adjustments where required
• Inspecting components to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Ensuring components are produced efficiently and within planned production times
• Supporting continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment
• Completing relevant production and setup documentation

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Experience with 3, 4 and/or 5-axis machining
• Good working knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
• The ability to set CNC milling machines independently
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Good understanding of tooling, workholding and offsets
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and plug gauges
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Previous experience within precision engineering or a highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• £33,500 - £41,500 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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