Machinist

Victrex; Bristol (RI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Victrex is seeking a Machinist – Parts – GPF in Bristol to produce precision machined components using CNC setups and CAM programming. The role requires hands-on operation of milling, drilling, water jet, and deburring processes, with collaboration across engineering and quality teams.

The successful candidate will plan, program, and inspect parts, interpreting drawings and tolerances, and document results in the MES/MRP system. High school diploma or technical training is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience with CNC setup and CAM programming.
• Experience with shop equipment including water jet, milling, drilling, and deburring.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers machining through work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Programs machinery, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
• Performs all machine shop operations including setup, tools, fixtures and work pieces
• Performs inspection of machined products, and documents results in material requirements planning software
• Collaborates with engineering and quality staff to improve machining and inspection operations.

Skills

CNC setup

CAM programming

Machining ops

Education

High school diploma/technical certificate

Tools

Water jet

Milling

Drilling

Deburring

Job description

Role Title: Machinist – Parts – GPF

Location: Bristol

Reports to: Plant Manager – Parts

Role Purpose: Responsible for producing machined parts through a variety of appropriate equipment and supplies.

Principal Accountabilities:

(Areas such as planning, organising, directing, innovating, budgeting, staffing etc. as well as meeting specific objectives within the job purpose.)

• Plans and delivers machining through work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Programs machinery, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
• Performs all machine shop operations including setup, tools, fixtures and work pieces
• Performs inspection of machined products, and documents results in material requirements planning software
• Collaborates with engineering and quality staff to improve machining and inspection operations.

Experience:

(Experience normally associated with successful performance of role, ie type of experience rather than length of time.)

• Demonstratable experience with CNC setup, and programming parts in CAM
• Demonstratable experience with various shop equipment and machines including water jet, milling, drilling, de-burring etc.

Functional Skills: High school diploma or technical school certificate is essential.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2024!

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: [e-mail]

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.