CNC Machinist

Omega Resource Group; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering employment agency is seeking a CNC Machinist to join a prominent aerospace client in Wolverhampton. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machines for advanced aircraft systems, ensuring quality and precision. Ideal candidates will have CNC machining experience on various machines and an engineering apprenticeship. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and additional benefits such as life assurance and a company pension.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Company Pension beginning at 6%

Employee Share Option

Qualifications

• Experience in operating multi-axis CNC machines.
• Ability to machine components to extremely tight tolerances.
• In-depth knowledge of machining techniques and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and manage a variety of CNC machines.
• Conduct first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks.
• Select and optimize tooling and machining parameters.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Collaboration with engineering and quality teams

Knowledge of inspection methods

Troubleshooting machining issues

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

Okuma

Mazak

DMG

Matsura

Puma

Job description

Overview

Job Title: CNC Machinist (NPI)

Location: Wolverhampton

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,539 (Days) + 16.5% shift uplift for AM/PM shift

The Role - CNC Machinist

Join our leading aerospace client's team in Wolverhampton and contribute to cutting-edge NPI projects. As a CNC Machinist, you'll play a key role in machining complex components for advanced aircraft systems, working in a collaborative and innovative environment. This is a day shift role, moving to a Double-Day shift in the summer of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and manage a variety of CNC machines including mill/turn or multi-axis
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to support NPI programs
• Conduct first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks
• Machine components to extremely tight tolerances
• Select and optimize tooling and machining parameters
• Troubleshoot machining issues, adjusting programs or set-ups to maintain production quality and flow
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications/Background

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• CNC machining experience on various machines including Okuma, Mazak, DMG, Matsura or Puma
• In-depth knowledge of machining techniques, tooling, and inspection methods

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension beginning at 6%
• Employee Share Option

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

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