Gear Cutter - Night Shift

Moog Wolverhampton Limited; Wolverhampton; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company Pension Contribution starting

Employee Share Option

Résumé du poste

Moog Wolverhampton Limited is seeking an experienced Gear Cutter for the night shift at our Wolverhampton site. The role involves setting up and operating gear-cutting machines to produce high-precision gears, inspecting parts, and documenting quality checks.

A recognised engineering apprenticeship and over 5 years of gear-cutting experience are expected, with aerospace exposure preferred. You will work onsite in Wolverhampton, contributing to aerospace-grade manufacturing with tight tolerances

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Over 5 years experience with gear cutting machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and tooling.

Responsabilités

• Set up, run, and monitor gear-manufacturing machines (conventional or CNC) to cut teeth and splines.
• Install cutters, align workpieces on arbors or chucks, adjust stroke lengths, speeds, and feeds.
• Perform first-off inspections and complete quality documentation.
• Inspect finished gears using micrometers, vernier calipers, and gear-testing equipment.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications.

Connaissances

Gear cutting

Machining

Precision measurement

Quality documentation

Formation

Engineering apprenticeship

Outils

Gear shapers

Hobbers

CNC machines

Description du poste

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!

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