Aerospace Toolroom Machinist — 3-Day Weekend, Permanent

Technical Placements Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Job summary

Technical Placements Ltd in the UK is seeking an experienced Toolroom Machinist to join a leading aerospace manufacturer in South Leicester. The role covers CNC and conventional machining of electrodes and tooling, with a three-day weekend shift pattern.

You will read engineering drawings, operate CNC and manual machines, and inspect components to high precision using CMM and gauges. Training provided before permanent weekend shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Machining experience—CNC and manual milling, grinding and turning.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision components or tooling.
• CNC cutter grinding experience advantageous.
• Engineering qualification or Toolroom apprenticeship advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop Toolroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Re-cutting electrodes using CNC milling machines and manual surface grinders.
• Manufacturing new electrodes using manual and CNC Toolroom machinery.
• Inspecting electrodes using CMM equipment and manual gauges.
• Re-grinding and manufacturing milling cutters using CNC cutter grinders.
• Carrying out assembly and bench-fitting work.
• Working accurately from engineering drawings.
• Responding to production requirements to minimise manufacturing downtime.
• Working closely with production and engineering departments.
• Producing tooling accurately and to required quality standards.

Skills

CNC milling

Manual milling

Grinding

Reading drawings

Toolroom experience

Education

Toolroom apprenticeship

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMM

Manual gauges

Job description

Technical Placements Ltd in the UK is seeking an experienced Toolroom Machinist to join a leading aerospace manufacturer in South Leicester. The role covers CNC and conventional machining of electrodes and tooling, with a three-day weekend shift pattern.

You will read engineering drawings, operate CNC and manual machines, and inspect components to high precision using CMM and gauges. Training provided before permanent weekend shift.