Gear Cutter / Gear Machinist

Gear Cutter / Gear Machinist

Location: Bristol
Salary: £35000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Sector: Precision Engineering Aerospace Defence Nuclear Rail

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Bristol, supplies high-integrity gear components to demanding industries including aerospace, defence, nuclear and rail.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Gear Machinist / Gear Cutter to join their skilled manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, quality-driven business offering long-term security and technically challenging work.

The Role

This is a hands-on role responsible for setting up and operating manual and conventional gear cutting machinery to produce high-precision components to exacting tolerances and industry standards.

You will play a key role in delivering precision-engineered products within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Core Technical Duties

• Set up and operate manual gear cutting machinery including hobbing, shaping, slotting and broaching equipment

• Manufacture spur, helical, bevel, worm and splined gears to precise tolerances

• Perform precision turning and milling operations on gear blanks

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and gear data

• Calculate machining parameters including speeds, feeds, depths of cut and indexing positions

• Select and maintain tooling, fixtures and workholding methods

• Conduct in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment

• Ensure all components meet dimensional and quality requirements

Quality & Compliance

• Work in line with ISO quality standards and internal procedures

• Complete production and inspection documentation

• Maintain high levels of accuracy, traceability and process discipline

Operational Contribution

• Identify and resolve machining or tolerance issues

• Work collaboratively with inspection and engineering teams

• Support continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain safe working practices at all times

About You

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience as a Gear Machinist / Gear Cutter within a precision engineering environment

• Strong experience operating manual gear hobbing and shaping machines

• Experience with manual lathes and milling machines

• Ability to manufacture precision gear components from technical drawings

• Strong understanding of gear geometry and machining calculations

• Experience working to tight tolerances

• Competent using precision measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, gauges, etc.)

• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment

What s on Offer

• c. £38000 - £40,000 salary

• Permanent position

• Secure workload within high-integrity industries

• Professional, supportive working environment

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging components

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