CNC Machinist

Role: CNC Machinist

Location: Clevedon

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

My client is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established precision engineering business supplying components into the aerospace industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who enjoys working with high precision components, tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.

The successful candidate will be working within a modern manufacturing environment, producing complex components using CNC machinery and ensuring all work is completed accurately and to specification.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC machinery to produce precision components.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications and process documentation.
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine offsets.
• Adjusting tooling and offsets to maintain component quality.
• Producing components to tight dimensional tolerances.
• Carrying out in-process inspection and dimensional checks.
• Using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges and other inspection equipment.
• Identifying and correcting machining issues to minimise scrap and rework.
• Working with a range of materials and component types.
• Supporting improvements to machining processes, tooling and productivity.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, quality and health & safety.
• Working closely with engineers, inspectors and other members of the production team.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Setter/Operator or CNC Turner/Miller.
• Experience working within aerospace, defence, automotive or other precision engineering environments.
• Strong experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.
• Good knowledge of tooling, workholding and offsets.
• Confident use of precision measuring equipment.
• A good understanding of machining processes and cutting tools.
• A methodical approach to quality and inspection.
• The ability to identify and resolve basic machining problems.
• A recognised engineering or machining qualification would be advantageous.

Working Hours

The role operates on a 2-week rotating shift pattern:

Early Shift
Monday to Thursday: 05:50 - 14:00
Friday: 05:50 - 11:20

Late Shift
Monday to Thursday: 13:50 - 22:00
Friday: 11:10 - 16:40

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