CNC Operator (Turning Technology)

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company is looking for CNC Operators to join its new production site in Telford. The role involves preparing and operating large CNC machines to manufacture high-quality components for military weapon systems. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in CNC operations, the ability to read technical specifications, and a commitment to quality control. This position offers significant career advancement opportunities within the organisation.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a CNC-Operator with knowledge of turning technology.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications and drawings.
• Fully confident in daily operation of CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set-up and operate large CNC machines.
• Machining high-quality components for large calibre weapons.
• Check and measure finished components against specifications.
• Report production metrics through factory data collection system.

Skills

CNC operation

Reading technical drawings

Operating CNC machines

Using jigs and fixtures

Using measuring equipment

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About RWM UK

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.

About the Role

RWM UK is now starting a new production site in Telford and we are recruiting for CNC Operators (turning technology) who will be responsible for the production of turned parts, primarily barrels, for large‑calibre weapon systems. Manufacturing takes place on large CNC machines.

Position Responsibilities

• Independent preparation, set‑up and operation of large CNC machines (lathes, deep‑hole drilling machines, honing machines, autofrettage machines, etc.)
• Machining of high‑quality components for large calibre weapons systems up to 10m in length but very tight tolerances
• Production according to SAP production orders and production instruction
• 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

• Extensive experience as a CNC-Operator and knowledge of working on CNC-machines (turning technology)
• 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.

Desired

• 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