Aerospace 5-Axis Machinist — Growth, Training & 4.5-Day Week

RTX; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 public holidays

4.5 day working week

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

RTX in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate 5-axis machines for aluminium and stainless fabrications. You will set up, prove out programs with engineers, and ensure parts meet tolerance using Doosan, Mazak and Matsuura machines.

The role offers exposure to aerospace/OG backgrounds, comprehensive training, and a focus on quality and housekeeping. Expect rotating shifts and site-based work in a high-precision environment.

Qualifications

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship e.g. City & Guilds/ BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Good level of IT skills

Responsibilities

• Day to day running of 5 axis machine centre (Doosan, Mazak & Matsuura)
• The machining of complex aluminium and stainless fabrications
• Aid the setting up and proving out of programs with Engineers
• Support and manage the machine tooling to best achieve drawing tolerances
• Carry out dimensional checks using the designated tools as defined by each program and Op sheet
• Set up and run programs in accordance with the Op sheets and Program specifications
• Escalate any issues, errors or concerns immediately to the Line Manager
• Any other duties as required by your line manager
• Support CORE and keep up excellent housekeeping practices

Skills

Setting & operating various machine**

Self-Inspection

Numeracy & literacy

IT skills

Adaptive machining knowledge

Education

Engineering apprenticeship e.g. City & Guilds/ BTEC Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Doosan

Mazak

Matsuura

Mazak Intergrex

Renishaw probing

PC DMIS

CMM operating

Job description

RTX in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate 5-axis machines for aluminium and stainless fabrications. You will set up, prove out programs with engineers, and ensure parts meet tolerance using Doosan, Mazak and Matsuura machines.

The role offers exposure to aerospace/OG backgrounds, comprehensive training, and a focus on quality and housekeeping. Expect rotating shifts and site-based work in a high-precision environment.