CNC Composite Machinist
CNC Composite Machinist Location: Bristol Contract: 6-month ongoing contract Pay * £23.59 per hour (shift rate) * Weekday overtime: £27.65 per hour * Weekend overtime: £36.86 per hour Training Period: Successful candidates will likely complete up to two weeks on core day shift, paid at £18.43 per hour, before moving onto the shift pattern. Shift Pattern Machinists currently operate a 12-hour day shift pattern (6:00am – 6:00pm), averaging 40.25 hours per week over a two-week cycle. About the Role A leading aerospace manufacturing organisation is seeking a number of skilled CNC Machinists to support production at a large composite manufacturing facility in Bristol. The site manufactures and machines large carbon fibre structures for major commercial and military aerospace programmes. You will operate advanced CNC machinery producing high-precision aerospace components within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities * Machine, measure, test and assemble composite and metallic components up to 15 metres in length. * Operate advanced CNC equipment including: * CNC routing machines * 5-axis drilling and gantry machining systems * Load and set fixtures, tooling and vacuum-jig systems. * Use probing and tool setting equipment to maintain machining accuracy. * Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and aerospace quality standards. * Ensure full traceability and documentation of manufactured parts. * Work as part of small production teams supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. * Follow strict health and safety procedures, including COSHH and safe systems of work. Skills & Experience Applicants should have: * CNC machining experience, ideally including 5-axis machining. * Experience setting fixtures, tooling and CNC machines. * Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances. * Experience working in precision manufacturing environments (aerospace or similar preferred). Qualifications Candidates must have one of the following: * Engineering Apprenticeship (industry related) * Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Engineering / Machining A degree may be considered where candidates also have practical machining experience including 5-axis machining