Aerospace Lathe & Hone Machinist — Precision in Microns

Moog Inc.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension contribution

EV charging

Onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Wolverhampton, UK, is seeking a Lathe & Hone Aerospace Operator to work onsite and refurbish precision aerospace components to exacting standards. You will contribute to producing high-spec parts for critical aerospace applications.

You will set up Colchester lathes and Sunnen honing equipment, read drawings, select tools, and perform in-process and final inspections while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Colchester lathes and Sunnen honing machines.
• Background in precision engineering, aerospace, or high-specification manufacturing.
• Ability to work confidently to tight tolerances, often within microns.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Colchester lathes and Sunnen honing equipment.
• Machin e aerospace components to extremely tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, cutting parameters, and honing stones.
• Carry out in-process and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and CMM where applicable.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust to maintain quality.

Skills

Lathe operation

Precision engineering

GD&T

Education

NVQ Level 3

Apprenticeship

Tools

Colchester lathe

Sunnen honing

CMM (where applicable)

Job description

Moog Inc. in Wolverhampton, UK, is seeking a Lathe & Hone Aerospace Operator to work onsite and refurbish precision aerospace components to exacting standards. You will contribute to producing high-spec parts for critical aerospace applications.

You will set up Colchester lathes and Sunnen honing equipment, read drawings, select tools, and perform in-process and final inspections while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining safety and quality.