5-Axis Machinist (Aerospace) – Night Shift & Growth

Collins Aerospace; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

4.5 Day Working Week

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced machinist for 5 axis centre work, primarily aluminium and stainless fabrications. You will assist in setting up and proving out programs with engineers and ensure tooling supports the drawing tolerances.

The role offers night shifts, a 4.5-day working week, and strong opportunities for professional development within the Power & Controls division. Candidates with aerospace experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering training with hands-on machining experience.
• Experience with 5-axis machine centres preferred (Doosan/Mazak/Matsuura).
• Familiarity with inspection techniques and PC-DMIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 axis machine centres accurately to produce aluminium and stainless fabrications.
• Aid setup and prove out of programs with engineers.
• Support tooling and maintain tolerances using correct inspection methods.
• Carry out dimensional checks per program and operator sheets.
• Set up and run programs in line with specifications and sheets.

Skills

5-axis machining

Machine setup

Dimensional inspection

Numeracy & IT

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

City & Guilds / BTEC Level 3

Tools

PC-DMIS

Renishaw probing

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced machinist for 5 axis centre work, primarily aluminium and stainless fabrications. You will assist in setting up and proving out programs with engineers and ensure tooling supports the drawing tolerances.

The role offers night shifts, a 4.5-day working week, and strong opportunities for professional development within the Power & Controls division. Candidates with aerospace experience are preferred.