CNC Turner - Setter/Operator
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Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,500 - £41,500 per annum
Shift: Rotating Double Day Shift
THOMAS Professional is recruiting an experienced CNC Turner - Setter/Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner who is confident setting and operating CNC turning machines and producing high-quality 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 Turner - Setter/Operator, your responsibilities will include:
Setting and operating CNC turning machines
Working with Fanuc controls
Producing precision components from engineering drawings and specifications
Setting tooling, work offsets and machine datums
Manufacturing soft jaws where required
Selecting and installing appropriate cutting tools, tool holders and fixtures
Monitoring machining processes and making adjustments where required
Inspecting components using precision measuring equipment
Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
Troubleshooting tooling and machining issues
Optimising speeds, feeds and cycle times where appropriate
Completing relevant production and inspection documentation
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a CNC Turner Setter/Operator
Strong experience setting and operating CNC turning machines
Good working knowledge of Fanuc controls
The ability to fully set machines independently
Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Good understanding of tolerances and GD&T
Experience using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and plug gauges
Good understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds and machining parameters
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Experience within a precision engineering or highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Salary & Benefits
£35,500 - £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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Location: Bristol
Salary: £35,500 - £41,500 per annum
Shift: Rotating Double Day Shift
THOMAS Professional is recruiting an experienced CNC Turner - Setter/Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner who is confident setting and operating CNC turning machines and producing high-quality 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 Turner - Setter/Operator, your responsibilities will include:
Setting and operating CNC turning machines
Working with Fanuc controls
Producing precision components from engineering drawings and specifications
Setting tooling, work offsets and machine datums
Manufacturing soft jaws where required
Selecting and installing appropriate cutting tools, tool holders and fixtures
Monitoring machining processes and making adjustments where required
Inspecting components using precision measuring equipment
Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
Troubleshooting tooling and machining issues
Optimising speeds, feeds and cycle times where appropriate
Completing relevant production and inspection documentation
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a CNC Turner Setter/Operator
Strong experience setting and operating CNC turning machines
Good working knowledge of Fanuc controls
The ability to fully set machines independently
Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Good understanding of tolerances and GD&T
Experience using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and plug gauges
Good understanding of tooling, speeds, feeds and machining parameters
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Experience within a precision engineering or highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Salary & Benefits
£35,500 - £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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