CNC Machinist (Milling Technology)

Rheinmetall

Oldbury, Shifnal, Oswestry, Shrewsbury

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal development

Career advancement in technical roles

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturer in the UK is seeking a CNC Operator responsible for producing components for military systems. The role requires experience with CNC machines, a vocational qualification, and offers opportunities for personal development in a new production site in Telford. Training may occur in Germany.

Qualifications

Experience as a CNC-Operator with knowledge of milling technology.
Ability to read specifications and technical drawings.
Confident in daily operation of CNC machines.

Responsibilities

Operate large CNC machines for manufacturing parts.
Check and measure components for quality assurance.
Report production metrics through the factory system.

Skills

CNC operation

Milling technology

Quality control

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Completed vocational training as a CNC-Operator

Tools

CNC machines

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

About Us

Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition UK (RWM UK) is part of the defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems used by the British Army and international customers. RWM UK is starting a new production site in Telford and we are recruiting for CNC Operators who will be responsible for the production of milled parts, primarily breech blocks and related components, for large-calibre weapon systems. Manufacturing takes place on large CNC machines, 5-axis-machines in a 3-shift operation. Important: for some work steps, training may take place at the main plant in Unterlüß (Germany), while for other work steps, intensive on-site training will be provided.

Position Responsibilities

Independent preparation, set-up and operation of large CNC machines (5-axis-machines)
Machining of high-quality components for large calibre weapons systems with very tight tolerances
Production according to SAP production orders and production instructions
Checking and measuring the finished components according to technical specifications and/or test plans, including regular worker self-checks during each production step
Reporting production metrics through the factory data collection system
Undertake any offset or minor changes to programmes
Set up tooling and selecting correct tools for tasks
Give input for continuous improvement of related processes, worksteps, tools, etc. to improve overall performance
Support and work closely with maintenance to fix issues with equipment

What Qualifications You Should Have

Essential:

Completed vocational training as an CNC-Operator
Experience as a CNC-Operator and knowledge of working on CNC-machines (milling technology or similar)
Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures
Fully confident in operating and number of CNC machines on daily basis
Competent in using jigs and fixtures
Competent in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment
Competent in use of measuring equipment for worker self checks
Understanding and application of quality control within the production line
Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a team, or individually
Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, a continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail
Motivated to set up a new production for large calibre weapons systems in the UK (Telford)

Desired:

SC clearance
Crane and FLT licence
Professional experience in the defence industry

What We Offer You

We want Rheinmetall to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

Contact Information

uk.hr@rheinmetall.com

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