Toolroom/Workshop Machinist

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Toolroom/Workshop Machinist based in the Queens Mechanical Workshop within the Faculty of Science & Engineering. The role involves manufacturing bespoke designs, working in a toolroom with skilled toolmakers and providing specialist support to academics, postgraduates and students.

You will perform toolroom machining (CNC milling, turning, EDM, manual machines) and assist with teaching in a classroom; CAD knowledge (Siemens, FANUC, Autodesk

Qualifications

• Experience in a toolroom/machine shop environment.
• Experience with CNC Milling, Turning, EDM and manual machines.
• Knowledge of CAD systems (Siemens, FANUC, Autodesk Fusion 360) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Toolroom machining including CNC milling/turning, EDM, lathes, mills, grinding, laser cutting.
• Provide teaching support in a classroom environment.
• Support research projects and design knowledge within the Queens Mechanical Workshop.

Skills

Toolroom machining

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

EDM

CAD systems

Teaching support

Pillar drills

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Siemens

FANUC

Autodesk Fusion 360

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has a risen for an enthusiastic and experienced Toolroom/Workshop Machinist based in the University of Bristol, Faculty of Science & Engineering Queens Mechanical Workshop. Manufacturing of bespoke designs, working in a toolroom environment with other highly skilled toolmakers. Providing specialist support to academics, Postgraduates and students across the faculty of Science and Engineering. Providing teaching support using the background knowledge of apprenticeships, to aid in the use of pillar drills and other equipment.What will you be doing?

• Toolroom machining. Machines include CNC Milling turning and EDM. Manual lathes, mills grinding and laser cutting. Fitting knowledge/skills also.
• Teaching support in a classroom environment.
• Supporting research projects around Queens building and adding design knowledge
  City & Guilds or relevant qualifications tool room machinist.
• Knowledge of CAD systems, inclusive of siemens, fanuc and Autodesk/fusion
• Excellent communication skills