Bristol
About Us
Established in 1988, Apex Pumps is a leading designer and manufacturer of centrifugal pumps. With 30 years of success, we’ve earned an enviable reputation for the quality and endurance of our products.
We are now looking for a CNC Setter / Operator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £34,500 - £37,650 per annum, depending on experience
- Overtime at time and a half
- 33 days’ annual leave (including bank and public holidays)
- Early Finish on Friday (12:00 Noon)
- Discretionary six-monthly profit share bonus
- Life Assurance – 2x annual salary
- Modern manufacturing environment with investment in advanced CNC equipment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive team culture with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Setter or Operator with Mazak and Haas/Fanuc machining expertise to join our well-established and respected manufacturing business.
You'll join a modern manufacturing environment with advanced CNC technology, giving you the chance to apply and further enhance your skills on high-quality precision engineering projects.
What's more, you'll discover an exceptional benefits package, carefully designed to enhance your work-life balance, support your professional development and reward your contribution.
The Role
As a CNC Setter / Operator, you will manufacture precision-engineered components to the highest quality standards within our busy machine shop.
Working with Mazak CNC lathes and Mazak and Haas machining centres, you will set up and operate machinery, preparing tooling and fixtures, interpreting engineering drawings and producing precision components from a variety of materials.
You will also inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment to ensure they meet quality standards, making tooling and offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and maximise production efficiency.
Additionally, you will:
- Carry out routine machine checks and basic preventive maintenance
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Identify and resolve machining issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Improve manufacturing processes and reduce future production issues
About You
To be considered as a CNC Setter / Operator, you will need:
- At least three years' experience as a CNC Setter and/or Operator within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
- Experience setting and operating CNC turning and/or milling machines
- Good working knowledge of Mazatrol and Haas/Fanuc control systems
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- An engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification
Other organisations may call this role CNC Machinist, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, CNC Programmer Setter Operator, CNC Machine Operator, CNC Lathe Operator, CNC Manufacturing Technician, Precision Machinist, or CNC Engineer.
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Salary description
£34500.00 - £37650.00 per year