CNC Machinist

Orion Electrotech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Bristol is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to join a busy engineering and fabrication operation. You will own programming through to finished components for fixtures, jigs, and assemblies.

The role covers 3-axis milling, turning, offline CAM and on-machine programming, with a hands-on approach and emphasis on precision and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in CNC programming (not just setter/operator).
• Strong background in CNC Milling and Turning with ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience with offline CAM programming and on-machine conversational programming.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC mills and lathes.
• Offline CAM programming and on-machine conversational programming.
• Producing high-quality components from engineering drawings.
• Machining one-off or low-volume parts (typically one-offs and two-offs).
• Programming using Hurco and OneCNC.
• Using XYZ machines (Flexible on machine experience).
• Working to tight tolerances and high engineering standards.
• Supporting the wider workshop including basic fitting or fabrication tasks.
• Contributing ideas to improve machining methods and efficiency.

Skills

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

CNC Programming

Offline CAM

Conversational Programming

Reading Engineering Drawings

Problem Solving

Basic Fitting

Tools

Hurco

OneCNC

Job description

We are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / CNC Machinist to join our growing client, supporting a wider mechanical engineering and fabrication operation.

The machine shop currently consists of three CNC milling machines and three CNC lathes, with a small, skilled team of machinists. The successful candidate will play a key role in programming, setting, and machining components used in fixtures, jigs, machines, and engineered assemblies.

CNC Machinist Day-to-day responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Working on a mix of offline CAM programming and on-machine conversational programming
• Producing high-quality components from engineering drawings
• Machining one-off or low-volume parts (typically one-offs and two-offs)
• Programming using Hurco and OneCNC
• Using a variety of CNC equipment including XYZ machines (Flexible on machine experience)
• Working to tight tolerances and high engineering standards
• Supporting the wider workshop where required including:
  • Basic fitting
  • Occasional welding or fabrication support
• Contributing ideas to improve machining methods and efficiency

Technical environment

• Machine shop supporting an engineering and machine fabrication business
• Components include:
  • Fixtures and jigs
  • Machine parts and sub-assemblies
  • Custom engineered components
• 3-axis CNC milling
• CNC turning
• Conversational and CAM-based programming

About you

You will be an experienced, hands-on machinist who is comfortable owning jobs from programming through to finished component.

Essential experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in CNC programming (not just setter/operator)
• Strong background in CNC Milling and Turning
• Experience with offline CAM programming and on-machine conversational programming
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to assist with basic fitting or fabrication tasks when required

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