Tool Room Machinist

Salary:

Grade G: £29,605 - £32,982;

Grade H: £32,982 - £37,099 per annum.

The role

An exciting opportunity has emerged for two skilled and motivated Tool Room Machinists to join our team as Mechanical Workshop Technicians (internally referred to as a Specialist Technician), this role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects within the Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Bristol.

Depending on your skills, experience, and knowledge, this position will be designated as either a Level 1 or Level 2 Specialist Technician.

What will you be doing?

• Working with key stakeholders (e.g. Principle Investigators) to provide specialist workshop services; developing concepts/plans in close collaboration with those stakeholders.
• Operating, servicing, maintenance and calibration of workshop equipment, including CNC and manual machine tools, hand tools and specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify complex problems in engineering projects and workshop tools to find short and long-term solutions.
• Keeping accurate records and drawings; analysing and interpreting project requirements, iterating design/implementation as required.
• Training others in specialist techniques, processes and procedures where necessary.

You should apply if

Level 1 Technician:

• Experience in engineering workshop practices, including milling, turning, and fitting, coupled with a solid practical understanding of contemporary design tools, manufacturing processes, and safety protocols.
• Basic proficiency in relevant specialist software such as CAD, Autodesk Fusion, and CNC systems.
• A passion for foundational engineering principles and a capacity for advising and supporting customers, including research staff and students.

Level 2 Technician:

• Extensive experience in engineering workshop practices, encompassing milling, turning, and fitting, with a robust practical grasp of contemporary design tools, manufacturing processes, and safety standards.
• Proficient in relevant specialist software such as CAD, Autodesk Fusion, and CNC systems.
• A commitment to providing guidance and assistance to both expert and novice customers, including research staff and students, in matters of engineering principles and applications.

This position is well-suited for individuals with:

• experience as a tool room machinist – milling, grinding, turning
• experience in tool-making, manual machining, CNC
• an apprenticeship (mechanical) completed (desirable)

For more details, please see the Job Description.

Why Join Us:

• Exciting Projects: Be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation in engineering.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented colleagues who share your passion for engineering excellence.
• Generous annual leave entitlement: 38 days (made up of 23 days annual leave, 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays.

Additional information

Shortlisted candidates for this role with be interviewed over a number of tranches, hence the 26th May is only a systematic date for vacancy closure. The role will remain open until all vacancies are filled. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

For informal queries please contact engf-technical-services@bristol.ac.uk

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog.

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