Machine Operator

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Days

Aerospace industry

Training on company machinery

Career development

Stable working environment

Long-term career

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a Machine Operator in the Aerospace sector for a days-only, permanent role. You will operate specialist machining equipment to produce high-precision aerospace components and work from engineering drawings with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Applicants should bring hands-on machining experience, with knowledge of milling, grinding or EDM. Aerospace exposure is advantageous, and full training on company machinery will be provided.

Qualifications

• Hands-on machining experience in a precision engineering environment.
• Understanding of milling, grinding or EDM processes.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Work to engineering drawings, specifications and production instructions.
• Produce components to specified quality standards and tolerances.
• Develop an understanding of the specific machining process being used.
• Carry out basic inspection and quality checks.
• Use measuring equipment to check component dimensions.
• Identify and report quality or production issues.
• Follow work instructions and aerospace quality procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Follow all health and safety requirements.

Skills

Milling

Grinding

EDM

Job description

Machine Operator - Aerospace

Commutable from: Hinckley, Nuneaton, Leicester, Atherstone, Coventry and surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: Days only

Salary £15.97 per hour plus overtime

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Aerospace / Precision Engineering

Machine Operator | Aerospace | Days Only | Permanent | Milling, Grinding or EDM Experience

About the Company

A well-established aerospace manufacturing business near Nuneaton are looking for Machine Operators to join its growing production team.

The company operates within a highly precise manufacturing environment, producing components where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are critical.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on machining experience who wants to develop their skills within the aerospace sector.

The Role

As a Machine Operator, you will work within the production team operating specialist manufacturing machinery to produce high‑precision aerospace components.

We're particularly interested in candidates who already have an understanding of milling, grinding or EDM processes.

Full training will be provided on the company's specific machinery and processes, but a basic understanding of machining is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Work to engineering drawings, specifications and production instructions.
• Produce components to the required quality standards and tolerances.
• Develop an understanding of the specific machining process being used.
• Carry out basic inspection and quality checks.
• Use measuring equipment to check component dimensions.
• Identify and report quality or production issues.
• Follow work instructions and aerospace quality procedures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Follow all health and safety requirements.
• Work as part of a skilled production team.

About You

We're looking for a reliable and technically minded Machine Operator who has some previous experience within a machining or precision engineering environment.

You must have an understanding of at least one of the following:

• Milling
• Grinding
• EDM

You don't necessarily need experience across all three, but you must understand at least one of these machining processes.

Previous aerospace experience would be advantageous, although candidates from other precision engineering or manufacturing sectors will be considered.

Key Attributes

• Practical and hands‑on approach.
• Good understanding of machining processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Quality focused.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Comfortable working to precise specifications.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Able to follow detailed work instructions.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Permanent position.
• Days
• Opportunity to work within the aerospace industry.
• Full training on company‑specific machinery and processes.
• Opportunity to develop your machining skills.
• Stable working environment.
• Long‑term career opportunity within an established precision engineering business.

Work Location: In person