Fabrication Specialist

Boeing Company; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Sheffield is looking for a CNC Machinist with a strong operational background. The successful candidate will operate and maintain CNC machines, ensuring minimal downtime while also training and mentoring apprentices. This role requires adherence to high quality standards and familiarity with ISO 9001 regulations. Candidates with aerospace machining experience are preferred, and competitive benefits include a strong salary structure, health plans, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Learning Together Programme for personal development

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CNC machines and multitasking abilities.
• Experience in Aerospace machining and AS9100 standards is desirable.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC grinding machines and machining centres efficiently.
• Perform maintenance tasks on machinery and maintain quality standards.
• Train and mentor other machinists and apprentices on site.

Skills

CNC machining

cutting tool setting

troubleshooting machining processes

engineering drawings interpretation

ISO 9001 standards

team mentoring

FLT license

numeracy and literacy

Job description

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Set-up, changeover and / or operate a range of CNC grinding machines and machining centres by installing and adjusting work holding, tooling and tool wear offsets.
• Efficiently and productively load and safely operate a range of CNC machines ensuring that down time is minimised.
• Able to run multiple machines / set‑ups (multitask).
• Recognise, deploy, and properly use inserts, work holding, and tooling.
• Efficient identification of production process tool wear and the timely adjustment, replacement of worn, broken or damaged cutting tools.
• Verify programs and settings using a range of measuring / inspection equipment and apply appropriate adjustments to ensure that component quality is maintained.
• Provide timely feedback to the Line Manager on issues and any recommendations for process and/or quality improvement.
• Routinely electronically register and record all process operations on all machine tools being used and maintain results daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the machining section.
• Ensure that daily / weekly / monthly maintenance tasks are carried out as required.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Always adhere to company procedure.
• To support any other ad‑hoc tasks where required.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time to support the business within the various production areas, manufacturing facilities or elsewhere as may be required.
• To take a responsible and proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental risks in relation to your own role and to control the risks or report them to the management team as appropriate.
• Train and mentor other machinists / apprentices on site.
• Strong working knowledge of cutting tool setting and applications and competent with the use of complex fixtures.
• The ability to train and mentor other machinists / apprentices on site.
• Used to working to tight tolerances in a wide range of materials.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to troubleshoot machining processes and work under own initiative.
• Able to train and mentor others.
• Comfortable working within an ISO 9001 controlled environment.
• Experience of working in a dynamic sub‑contract machining environment.
• FLT license desirable.
• Ability to reduce set‑up time and machining through process improvements.
• Understands and can perform workshift and tool wear compensation / offsets.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. (Ability to apply concepts such as trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations).
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills.
• Experience of Aerospace machining and AS9100 requirements is desirable, other highly regulated industries will also be considered (medical, nuclear, automotive etc).
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Good level of IT skills., Not Applicable.

Here at Boeing Sheffield, a Boeing Fabrication site that is part of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), we are looking to hire an experienced CNC Machinist to join the team, reporting into the Operations Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning – you'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you – we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Diverse and inclusive culture – you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from the 27th week
• 6× annual salary life insurance
• 6 weeks Paternity leave
• 52 Weeks Maternity leave
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives