Ernest Gordon Recruitment
CNC Setter / Operator (Days)

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CNC Setter / Operator (Days)
£40,000 - £46,000 (£55k OTE) + Mon-Fri + Days Based + 1.5x Overtime + Pension + 12.30pm Finish Friday + 39hr Week + Training + Progression
Location
Bristol, South West England
Job Overview
Are you a CNC Setter and Operator looking to join a leading Aerospace manufacturer, in a stable, days only role with 1.5x overtime and 12:30 finishes on Friday, giving you a great work-life balance and the chance to greatly increase your earnings?
This growing company has specialised in manufacturing high-end machined CNC components for the Aerospace, Defence, Oil and Gas industries for over 50 years. Through recent investment they are growing and are looking for machinists to be a part of the journey.
In this role you will be setting and operative 5-axis CNC milling machines working on some exciting projects for aerospace and defence industries. You will be working with Haas or Matsuura machines using FANUC controls. This is a Monday to Friday job working from 7:30am to 4:30pm with 12:30pm finishes on a Friday. All overtime is paid at an enhanced rate of 1.5x.
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This role would suit a CNC Miller looking for a stable role with a longstanding manufacturer who offer a stable, days-only role with great benefits and the chance to greatly increase your earning.
The Role
- Experience in setting up and operating 5-axis CNC milling machines
- Create a variety of parts for Aerospace and Defence industries
- Optional overtime paid at 1.5x to increase your earnings
- Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 4:30pm and 12:30 finishes on Fridays
The Person
- CNC Miller
- 5-Axis Milling experience or similar
- Commutable to Bristol


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Reference Number
BBBH25860a
Skills
CNC Operation, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, Machine Operator, Precision Engineering, Programmer, Production, Precision Engineering, Bristol
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