Aerospace Machining Specialist - Precision Machine Shop

Moog Wolverhampton Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Wolverhampton Limited seeks a skilled Machine Shop Operator for our Wolverhampton facility. The role requires apprenticeship-trained experience in a machine shop environment, with a focus on honing/lapping processes and precision measurement.

The candidate will read complex engineering drawings, set up machine tools, and perform first-off inspections while maintaining strict quality documentation and process improvements. Aerospace experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Over 5 years of experience in a manual honing/lapping environment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and following specifications.
• Proven ability to set up and operate machine tools.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate honing/lapping stations and Auto-honing equipment.
• Perform first-off inspections and complete quality documentation.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools (air gauges, bore micrometers).
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high accuracy and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Machining

Precision metrology

Reading drawings

Quality documentation

Tool setup

Inspection

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Air gauges

Bore micrometers

Roundness checking

Job description

Moog Wolverhampton Limited seeks a skilled Machine Shop Operator for our Wolverhampton facility. The role requires apprenticeship-trained experience in a machine shop environment, with a focus on honing/lapping processes and precision measurement.

The candidate will read complex engineering drawings, set up machine tools, and perform first-off inspections while maintaining strict quality documentation and process improvements. Aerospace experience is a plus.