Machine Shop Operator

moog; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Aircraft Group in Wolverhampton is seeking an apprentice-trained, experienced Machine Shop Operator to join our facility. You will set up and operate honing/lapping stations and precision machine tools to meet tight aerospace tolerances.

The role requires reading complex engineering drawings, performing first-off inspections, and documenting quality data. Strong experience with high-accuracy measuring instruments and a proactive approach to process improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in engineering/manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and tooling.
• Proficient with high-accuracy measuring instruments and surface finish comparators.
• Attention to detail and process improvement mindset.
• Experience using inspection techniques to meet drawing tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate honing/lapping stations and Auto-honing equipment.
• Perform first-off inspections and document quality data.
• Measure finished parts using air gauges, bore micrometers and roundness checkers.
• Capable of setting up and using machine tools.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Proven experience in a machine shop environment.

Skills

Machining techniques

Reading drawings

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Air gauges

Bore micrometers

Roundness gauges

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

Machine Shop Operator

Reporting To

Team Leader Parts Generation

Work Schedule

Onsite - Wolverhampton, GBR

Moog Aircraft Group is looking for an apprentice-trained, experienced Machine Shop Operator 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

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate both manual honing/lapping stations and Auto-honing , Auto- lapping equipment

• Perform first-off inspections and complete necessary quality documentation.

• Measure finished parts using precision tools like air gauges, bore micrometers and roundness check machines

• Capability and competent in setting up and using machine tools

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications

• Proven experience in a machine shop environment

• Competent in setting up and using machine tools

Key Experience

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.

• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, ideally within the aerospace industry.

• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and appropriate tooling.

• Strong competency with high-accuracy measuring instruments and surface finish comparators.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and process improvement techniques.

• Proficiency in using relevant inspection techniques/equipment to achieve drawing tolerances.

• Over 5 years experience on manual honing /lapping equipment