CNC Miller - Programmer/Setter/Operator
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Location: Bristol
Salary: £41,500 - £44,000 per annum
Shift: Rotating Double Day Shift
THOMAS Professional is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller - Programmer/Setter/Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller with strong programming and setting capabilities who is confident working independently 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 - Programmer/Setter/Operator, your responsibilities will include:
Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines
Working with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
Creating, editing and optimising CNC programmes
Producing complex precision components from engineering drawings and specifications
Setting tools, fixtures and work offsets
Setting work offsets using probes and manual methods
Selecting appropriate cutting tools, tool holders and workholding
Optimising speeds, feeds and machining processes
Troubleshooting programme, tooling and machining issues
Monitoring machining operations and making adjustments where required
Carrying out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
Ensuring components are produced accurately and to required tolerances
Supporting improvements to quality, cycle times and production efficiency
Completing relevant production and setup documentation
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator
Strong CNC milling and programming experience
Experience with 3, 4 and/or 5-axis CNC machining
Good working knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
The ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC milling machines
Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds and feeds
Experience producing complex components to tight tolerances
Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and plug gauges
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Previous experience within precision engineering or a highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
£41,500 - £44,000 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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Location: Bristol
Salary: £41,500 - £44,000 per annum
Shift: Rotating Double Day Shift
THOMAS Professional is recruiting an experienced CNC Miller - Programmer/Setter/Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller with strong programming and setting capabilities who is confident working independently 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 - Programmer/Setter/Operator, your responsibilities will include:
Programming, setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines
Working with Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
Creating, editing and optimising CNC programmes
Producing complex precision components from engineering drawings and specifications
Setting tools, fixtures and work offsets
Setting work offsets using probes and manual methods
Selecting appropriate cutting tools, tool holders and workholding
Optimising speeds, feeds and machining processes
Troubleshooting programme, tooling and machining issues
Monitoring machining operations and making adjustments where required
Carrying out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
Ensuring components are produced accurately and to required tolerances
Supporting improvements to quality, cycle times and production efficiency
Completing relevant production and setup documentation
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator
Strong CNC milling and programming experience
Experience with 3, 4 and/or 5-axis CNC machining
Good working knowledge of Heidenhain and/or Fanuc controls
The ability to independently programme, set and operate CNC milling machines
Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, speeds and feeds
Experience producing complex components to tight tolerances
Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and plug gauges
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Previous experience within precision engineering or a highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
£41,500 - £44,000 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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