CNC Machinist

Morson Talent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent are recruiting CNC Machinists for a night-shift contract with GKN Aerospace in Bristol. Role based at GKN Filton, initial 6 months with potential for extension, working night shifts after a training period on days.

Core duties include CNC machining of aircraft components from composite and metallic materials, with 42 hours per week. Qualifications required include Level 3 (NVQ or City & Guilds) or an apprenticeship, with Siemens 840D experience preferred and 3–5 years CNC

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification (NVQ 3) or City & Guilds Level 3 or higher.
• Must have Level 3 qualifications or apprenticeship or proof of certs.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, machine, measure, test and assemble aircraft components from composite and metallic materials up to 15m in length using CNC machinery.
• Use of CNC rout machines, 5 Axis Zimmerman drilling and fettling gantry machines and jigged vacuum fixtures.
• Machining of aircraft parts to drawing specification and checking with height gauges, micrometers and calipers.
• Work to engineering drawings and tolerances; ensure effective production flow.
• Use Renishaw probing equipment and cutter tool setting equipment.
• Maintain health & safety and COSHH compliance.

Skills

CNC Machining

Fixture setup

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Education

NVQ 3 / City & Guilds Level 3

Tools

Siemens 840D control system

Renishaw probing equipment

Job description

Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists to work

NIGHT SHIFTS on behalf of our client GKN Aerospace (

The role is based at GKN Filton in Bristol (postcode is BS34 9AU). 6 months initially although highly likely to be long-term rolling contract/temporary to permanent.

Role will be working Core Days for several weeks before going onto night shift

• Candidates MUST have LEVEL 3 qualifications -( include NVQ or City & Guilds) or apprenticeship - proof of certs will be required.
• If you do not have Level 3 qualifications or apprenticeship and no prior CNC experience, the client will not be able to consider you

• £27.83 PAYE per hour standard Nights rising to £28.98 per hour after 12 weeks/stamp approved
• Overtime paid at the following:
• Sunday to Friday overtime paid at £31.87 per hour
• Saturday overtime paid at £35.50 per hour
• Overtime Sunday to Friday £33.18 per hour
• Saturday Overtime per hour £36.96

Whilst training on days for a short period , pay rate is £20.17 per hour

Hours

The role involves working Nightshift which would involve working on the following shift pattern:

Rotated every 17 weeks / every 2nd saturday working / 42 hours per week.

Purpose

To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials, using the latest technology CNC machinery which meets aircraft design drawing requirements.

Duties

Manufacture, machine, measure, test and assemble aircraft components from composite and metallic materials, up to 15m in length, which are fully traceable, using automated machinery.

Use of CNC rout machines, 5 Axis Zimmerman drilling and fettling gantry machines and jigged vacuum fixtures

Machining of parts aircraft parts to drawing specification

Checking of parts using conventional equipment including height gauges

Micrometers, vernier, calipers to meet required specification

Working to engineering drawings

Manufacturing to defined high tolerances

Manually or mechanically move components to ensure the effective flow of production within the cells

Use of Renishaw probing equipment.

Use of cutter tool setting equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Apprenticeship or equivalent (Modern Apprenticeship will have NVQ 3) or 4 Year Apprenticeship City and Guilds Level 3 or higher **If EU Country Certs tend to be 3 Year or longer in a Technical College with the third Year completed on a shop floor (Certs must have an English Translation prior to submission to the Client)**

Experience of loading and setting fixtures and tooling in CNC machines.

Ideally with Siemens 840D control system experience.

Ideally have 3 – 5 years’ experience on either CNC Machines.

Understanding of aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems

Self motivated and with good communication skills.

Able to work in small teams led by Process Team Leaders.

Served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant experience in composite or aircraft environment.

Embrace lean manufacture, waste reduction and improvement initiatives

Work in accordance with Health & Safety requirements, including relevant risk, COSHH and safe systems of work.

Undertake training in advanced composite manufacturing techniques & processes.

Able to work night shift patterns in line with operational requirements.