CNC Machine Operator - Rotating Shifts

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Development and training opportunities

Company social events

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Bristol is recruiting for 2 CNC Operator roles to join the production team. The role focuses on operating CNC milling machinery to manufacture aluminium components with high quality and traceability.

You will work as part of a busy team, conducting quality checks and ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities include loading materials, interpreting drawings, producing components to specifications, and reporting issues to

Qualifications

• Essential CNC machine operating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometres, gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC milling machines.
• Loading materials into CNC machinery.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Producing components to drawing specifications.
• Carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment.
• Maintaining material traceability and part conformity.
• Reporting equipment issues to Engineering and Quality teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement within machining.
• Maintaining a safe and orderly working environment.

Skills

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Quality focus

Communication

Manufacturing environment

Tools

CNC machines (Haas/Mazak/Hurco)

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Bristol for 2 CNC Operators to join their production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous CNC machine operating experience who is looking to join a stable business offering long-term career prospects, training and development opportunities.

The role involves operating CNC milling machinery to manufacture aluminium components while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and traceability.

The Role Working as part of a busy manufacturing team, you'll be responsible for operating CNC machinery, carrying out quality checks and ensuring production requirements are met safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating CNC milling machines
• Loading materials and components into CNC machinery
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions
• Producing components to drawing specifications
• Carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment
• Ensuring part conformity and maintaining material traceability
• Reporting equipment issues to Engineering and Quality teams
• Supporting continuous improvement activities within the machining department
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment

What We're Looking For

• Essential Previous CNC machine operating experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometres and gauges
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
• Desirable Experience with Haas, Mazak or Hurco machines, although we will consider all CNC experience.

Experience

• Experience editing CNC programmes
• Experience machining aluminium
• Experience creating fixtures and clamping arrangements

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position
• Salary of £34,500 per annum
• Rotating weekly shift pattern: Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00 Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• Development and training opportunities
• Company social events
• Uniform provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Free on-site parking