Aerospace CNC Machinist – 3–5 Axis, Day Shift

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Mental health support

Performance-related bonus

Career development opportunities

Long service awards

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free parking

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Blackpool is seeking a CNC Machinist to machine aircraft components using aluminium or titanium on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines. Day shifts, 7am–7pm, 34.5 hours weekly, with 4-week rotation schedule.

Permanent role at Blackpool Business Park, on a unionised site collaborating with Unite the Union. You will set up and operate multiple CNC machines, ensuring quality, safety, and first-pass yield.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Recognised Engineering qualification, minimum of City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering.
• HNC Qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the machine tools.
• Operate multiple machines at once if required and safe.
• Communicate with supervisor, manager and colleagues.
• Perform component changeovers for own machines and colleagues.
• Deburr components and clean holes.
• Ensure accurate handover to next shift.
• Complete job card documentation correctly before next operation.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

3-5 Axis machining

FANUC controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Self-inspection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

HNC Qualification (desirable)

Tools

FANUC controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Magellan Aerospace Blackpool is seeking a CNC Machinist to machine aircraft components using aluminium or titanium on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines. Day shifts, 7am–7pm, 34.5 hours weekly, with 4-week rotation schedule.

Permanent role at Blackpool Business Park, on a unionised site collaborating with Unite the Union. You will set up and operate multiple CNC machines, ensuring quality, safety, and first-pass yield.