Machine Shop Operator

Moog Wolverhampton Limited; Wolverhampton; In loco; GBP 35.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Moog Wolverhampton Limited seeks a skilled Machine Shop Operator for our Wolverhampton facility. The role requires apprenticeship-trained experience in a machine shop environment, with a focus on honing/lapping processes and precision measurement.

The candidate will read complex engineering drawings, set up machine tools, and perform first-off inspections while maintaining strict quality documentation and process improvements. Aerospace experience is a plus.

Competenze

• Must have a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Over 5 years of experience in a manual honing/lapping environment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and following specifications.
• Proven ability to set up and operate machine tools.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred.

Mansioni

• Set up, adjust, and operate honing/lapping stations and Auto-honing equipment.
• Perform first-off inspections and complete quality documentation.
• Measure finished parts with precision tools (air gauges, bore micrometers).
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high accuracy and drive continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Machining

Precision metrology

Reading drawings

Quality documentation

Tool setup

Inspection

Formazione

Engineering apprenticeship

Strumenti

Air gauges

Bore micrometers

Roundness checking

Descrizione del lavoro

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