Sliding Head Machinist

WR Engineering; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering in Bristol is seeking a skilled CNC Sliding Head Machinist to join a busy manufacturing environment. You will set and operate sliding head CNC machines to produce high-precision components to tight tolerances and quality standards.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling, and performing tool changes and offsets, with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality.

Qualifications

• Setting and operating CNC sliding head machinery to produce components to tight tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to determine specifications.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools, tooling and offsets.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment to verify part quality.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and manufacturing controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC sliding head machines.
• Producing small, complex and high-precision components.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings.
• Selecting and setting tooling.
• Carrying out tool changes and offsets.
• Inspecting components using measuring equipment.
• Making adjustments to meet drawing specifications.
• Working to tight tolerances and maintaining quality.
• Completing production and quality documentation.
• Collaborating with production and quality colleagues.

Skills

CNC sliding head

Reading drawings

Tooling knowledge

Measuring equipment

CNC machining processes

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Role: CNC Sliding Head Machinist

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience

Location: Bristol

We are currently recruiting for a skilled CNC Sliding Head Machinist to join a busy manufacturing environment in Bristol. The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components for demanding industries, where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

As a CNC Sliding Head Machinist, you will be responsible for setting and operating sliding head CNC machines to produce precision components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC sliding head machines
• Producing small, complex and high-precision components
• Reading and working from engineering drawings
• Selecting and setting tooling
• Carrying out tool changes and offsets
• Inspecting components using a range of measuring equipment
• Making adjustments to ensure components meet drawing specifications
• Working to tight tolerances and maintaining consistent quality
• Completing relevant production and quality documentation
• Working closely with colleagues across production and quality

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC sliding head machinery
• Experience working from engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of cutting tools, tooling and offsets
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment
• A strong understanding of CNC machining processes
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical approach to quality and production
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team