OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To program, set and manufacture small-batch aerospace components.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for setting/operating and manufacturing a variety of small-batch components from engineering drawings to within tight limits,
• Responsible for manufacturing all components within the agreed timescales,
• Responsible for setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators as and when required,
• Responsible for using a wide range of measuring equipment to check small-batch components after manufacture,
• Responsible for mentoring new staff as required,
• Responsible for maintaining the agreed quality rating at all times,
• Responsible for making sure that manufactured product is suitably protected for transit,
• Responsible for working in the order of the manufacturing plan at all times,
• Responsible for making sure that all manufacturing paper work is filled out correctly,
• Responsible for carrying out all tasks allocated by the Supervisor in a timely and efficient manner,
• Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times,
• To support team members with other tasks as and when required,
• To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety procedures,
• To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive CNC milling experience

• Experience in setting up CNC milling machines (minimum 3-axis)
• Ability to read engineering drawings, both metric and imperial, and be able to convert between both with ease
• Proficient in the use of diverse inspection and measurement tools
• Ability to safely and competently deburr metallic components
• Computer literate and methodical
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
• Apprenticeship served
• Programming training courses
• Experience in Aerospace/Automotive Industry
• Mazak CNC Machining Centre experience
• Ability to edit programs
• Ability to manually compensate tooling diameters and lengths to achieve tolerances
• Knowledge of Product Preservation and its importance

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Fridays
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym**
• Onsite café**

(*Available after 1 yearofservice)

(** Based inRochford /Southend on Sea)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. xbpsjku If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.