Broadway Group is an aerospace manufacturing group specialising in precision machining and surface treatments. Family-owned, we've been keeping generations flying since 1938. Our goal is straightforward: to grow profitably, reinvest in our people and our businesses, and make sure we're still here and thriving in a further 88 years. To meet this aim, our team is growing!
We are recruiting for our Broadway Engineering and Broadway AVPE (formerly known as AVPE Systems) businesses for their Bristol based facilities. We are looking for CNC Miller Setter Operators to play a crucial role in the manufacturing process of high specification metallic components by setting, and operating CNC machines. Your expertise will ensure the production of high-quality parts that meet strict industry standards and specifications. You will work alongside our manufacturing engineers to optimise production process and achieve efficient and accurate machining operations.
Role:
Responsible for the setup and operation of CNC machines. Your expertise in machine setup, and precision machining will ensure the production of high-quality parts that meet strict industry specifications. You will work closely with engineers, and other manufacturing personnel to achieve efficient and accurate machining operations.
Responsibilities:
- Setting and operating 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain/Fanuc controls
- Producing high complexity components from a range of materials
- Adhering to quality standards
- Involvement and attendance at SQDCP meetings in assigned area/s
- Ensuring performance of part production to planned set and run times and Quality requirements
- Communicating Not Right first time (NRFT) within assigned areas
- Assisting the Manufacturing Group Leader in improving the 5S organisation of the team area
- Responsible for ensuring correct materials, Route Cards, drawing are used to produce components
- Setting up tools, offsets etc ready for your own operation to commence and assist Operators where appropriate
- Ensuring Delivery Schedule Adherence of parts to system / route card dates
- Flexibility to work at our other Group site in Bristol if required
Machine Set up
- Experience in setting up CNC machines, including installing workpieces, fixtures, cutting tools.
- Ability to set Work offsets with probes and manually by wobble bar/DTI clock.
- Ability to select and install appropriate cutting tools, tool holders, and fixtures for the machining process.
CNC Machining Skills:
- ·CNC Setter/Operators must have a keen eye for detail and the ability to monitor the machining process closely, making adjustments to tooling or machine settings as necessary to maintain precision and quality.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in operating CNC machines, specifically Heidenhain and/or Fanuc Controls
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Desirable: strong understanding of CNC programming languages.
Safety and Compliance:
- Adherence to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment – Zero Tolerance to safety.
- Knowledge of machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements exercised in accordance with company policy and procedure (including standard operating, health and safety and HR procedures)
- Compliance with company policies, quality standards, and relevant industry regulations.
- Lead by example by living the company mission and values, demonstrating a proactive, ethical and can-do approach undertaken in an ethical manner with due consideration to the needs and concerns of others (particularly in relation to equality and diversity), effective use of company resources and sustainability.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and engineers.
- Ability to document and maintain accurate production records, including setup sheets, tool lists & kits
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, machining techniques, and process improvements.
Skills & Experience.
- Setting and operating 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls
- Producing high complexity components from a range of materials
- Adhering to quality standards
- Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and Engineering drawings
- Previous aerospace experience (Desirable)
- Good working knowledge of component dimensions using various inspection equipment - including but not limited to Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges.
- Ability to produce components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately as required by internal and external customer specification
- BPSS security will be required
Hours of Work, Remuneration & Benefits
Across the Group, we have a variety of working patterns
We can offer days (Monday-Thursday 7.30-16.00 and Friday 7.30-12.30) and a late shift (Monday-Thursday 14.00-0.00 with shift premium) at Broadway Engineering, or double day pattern at Broadway AVPE (rotating between earlies 6.00-14.00 Monday-Thursday and 6.00-11.00 Friday and lates 14.00-22.00 Monday-Thursday and 11.00-16.00 Friday with shift premium).
Although candidates will primarily be based at one site, as we are a Group there may be the occasional request to support at another site (with reasonable notice).
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice available)
- Health Care Cash Plan
- DIS Benefit
- Employee Referral programme
- Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol, Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please describe your level and length of experience.
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Machining: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
