CNC Machinist (Turning)
- Recruiter
- Fowlers of Bristol (Engineers) Ltd
- Location
- Avonmouth, Bristol
- Salary
- £11.50 TO £13.50 PER HOUR + BONUS & OVERTIME
- Posted
- 03 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 31 Mar 2017
- Ref
- 11510
- Sectors
- Distribution & Warehouse, Engineering, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
CNC Machinist (Turning)
Reporting to: Engineering Manager / Machine Shop Leading Hand
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per Week
THE COMPANY
Fowlers of Bristol (Engineers) Ltd is a well-established Bristol based manufacturing firm which produces high quality, sheet metal & precision engineered products predominantly for the Aerospace industry. We are a small company employing approx. 29 staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The CNC Machinist will be responsible for the programming, set-up and machining of various production parts using our XYZ Turning Centre.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program, Set and Operate CNC Turning Centres (including ‘C’ Axis with Live Tooling).
- Program using Siemens 810D / 828 (Shopmill/Shopturnl Control) or similar
- Write programs using off-line programming software.
- Read and Interpret Engineering Drawings.
- Work to fine tolerances.
- Inspect machined parts.
- Ensuring machine downtime is kept to the absolute minimum.
- Liaising with the Engineering Manager and the Leading hand to ensure work going through the machines is produced in a timely, efficient and safe manner to meet both customer & company targets.
THE PERSON
The ideal person will have;
- In depth knowledge and practical experience of programming setting & operating CNC Turning Centres.
- Some knowledge/experience of using Vertical Machining Centres & Traditional (manual) Machine Tools.
- Evidence of accredited training (Apprenticeship / NVQ or similar).
- Ability to work on own initiative to produce jigs & fixtures required for production.
- I.T. Literate (Outlook, Word & Excel).
- Desire to contribute positively and work as part of a small team.
THE PACKAGE
Rate: £11.50 to £13.50/ Hr. + Bonus & O/T
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week between the following times; Mon to Thurs = 7.15 to 16.00, Fri = 7.15 to 12.00.
Full Time Position, overtime may be required as the job demands, any additional hours will be paid at the following rates; 1.33 x hourly rate for first 4 hours, 1.5 x hourly rate for any overtime worked after the first 4 hours.
Holidays: 26 days holiday pay + statutory days (pro-rata based on a 37.5 hour working week).
Bonus: Sales Bonus which normally ranges between £20 to £45/week (eligible after probationary period)
Probationary Period: 3 Months