Gear Cutter - Night Shift

moog; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Company pension contribution starting

Private medical insurance

Private parking

Electric car charging

Life assurance

Employee Share Option

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Moog is seeking an apprentice-trained, experienced Gear Cutter for the Wolverhampton facility. The role involves setting up and operating gear-cutting machines, reading complex drawings, and ensuring precision to aerospace tolerances.

It includes night shifts with a path toward career progression within an aerospace manufacturing environment. Applicants should have over 5 years’ experience on gear cutting/gear shaper machines, plus a recognised engineering apprenticeship and strong

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and extensive gear-cutting experience.
• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, ideally aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and appropriate tooling.
• Attention to detail and process improvement abilities.
• Proficiency with inspection techniques to meet drawing tolerances.
• Over 5 years of experience on gear cutting/gear shaper machines (LFS, Lorenz).

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor gear-manufacturing machines to cut gears, splines.
• Install gear shaper cutters and align workpieces; adjust strokes, speeds, feeds.
• Perform first-off inspections and complete quality documentation.
• Inspect finished gears using micrometers, calipers, and gear-testing gear.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and gear data; ensure conformance.
• Maintain competency in using machine tools and precision measurement equipment.

Skills

Machining techniques

Inspection techniques

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement equipment

Machine shop experience

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Gear shapers

Hobbers

CNC gear shaping

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Gear Cutter - Night Shift

Reporting To

Manager, Manufacturing

Work Schedule

Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR

Moog Aircraft Group is looking for an apprentice-trained, experienced Gear cutter machinist at our facility based in Wolverhampton. At Moog, we're focused on the customer and for us, this means designing complex mechanical products that are often bespoke and high-profile. Our Machinists work to exceptionally close tolerance, an essential requirement of the aerospace industry

As a Gear Cutter, you will:

• Set up, run, and monitors specialized gear-manufacturing machines (such as conventional or CNC gear shapers and hobbers) to cut precise internal and external gear teeth, splines
• Install specialized gear shaper cutters, align workpieces on arbors or chucks, and adjust stroke lengths, speeds, and feed parameters
• Perform first-off inspections and complete necessary quality documentation.
• Inspect finished gears using precision measuring instruments like micrometers, vernier calipers, and gear-testing equipment(Kling)
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and gear data.
• Proven experience in a machine shop environment
• Competent in setting up and using machine tools
• Confident in using precision measurement equipment.

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll typically bring:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, ideally within the aerospace industry.
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and appropriate tooling.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and process improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in using relevant inspection techniques/equipment to achieve drawing tolerances.
• Over 5 years experience on different gear cutting /gear shaper machines (LFS, Lorenz)

Additional Information

This role follows a day shift pattern for the training period and in the future lead night shift shifts. Candidates must be self-certified and hold a quality stamp after the qualifying period.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit www.gov.uk.

In Return Moog can offer you

You’ll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You’ll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, Life Assurance, a Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Option.

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Embrace the journey and explore exciting possibilities!