CNC Machinist

Morson Edge; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting CNC Machinists for night shifts on a contract with GKN Aerospace at Filton, near Bristol. The role includes setting, operating and inspecting aircraft components from composite and metallic materials using advanced CNC machinery.

Applicants should have Level 3 qualifications or an equivalent apprenticeship, 3–5 years’ CNC experience and proficiency with drawing interpretation. Night shift patterns apply with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ3 or City & Guilds Level 3 equivalent.
• Experience loading/setting fixtures and tooling in CNC machines.
• Siemens 840D control experience preferred.
• 3–5 years’ CNC machining experience.
• Understanding of aircraft drawings, limits, quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Run multi-axis CNC mills (4/5 axis).
• Machine, measure and assemble aircraft components to drawings.
• Use CNC routing, 5-axis drilling and fettling machines.
• Check parts with height gauges, micrometers, verniers.
• Work to high tolerances and flight-ready specs.
• Move components to optimise production flow.
• Utilise Renishaw probing and tool setting equipment.

Skills

CNC machining

Siemens 840D

Night shift experience

Reading drawings

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens 840D control

Job description

Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists to work NIGHT SHIFTS on behalf of our client GKN Aerospace (https:///). This is an exciting opportunity to work for a leading aerospace manufacturer who are currently investing in the extensive mordernisation of the machining site at their Filton location near Bristol (postcode is BS34 9AU). The contract is for 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 3 on 4 off night shift*Candidates MUST have LEVEL 3 qualifications -( includes NVQ LEVEL 3 or City & Guilds LEVEL 3 ) or apprenticeship - proof of certificates 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*Rate(s) - Plus holiday allowance£27.83 PAYE per hour - 3 on 4 off nights rising to £28.98 per hour after 12 weeks/stamp approvedOvertime paid at the following:Sunday to Friday overtime paid at £31.87 per hourSaturday overtime paid at £35.50 per hourPost 12 weeks:Overtime Sunday to Friday £33.18 per hourSaturday Overtime per hour £36.96Whilst training on days for a short period , pay rate is £20.17 per hourHours:The role involves working Nightshift which would involve working on the following shift pattern:Frist 17 weeks - Sunday, Monday & Tuesday (7pm-7am each day)Second 17 Weeks - Wednesday, Thursday Friday (7pm-7am each day)Rotated every 17 weeks / every 2nd saturday working / 42 hours per week.

Purpose:

Setting, operating and inspecting of aircraft components from composite materials, using the latest technology CNC machinery which meets aircraft design drawing requirements.

Duties:

• Running Multi 4 and 5 Axis CNC Mills.
• 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.
• 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.