Machinist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their team. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading Maintenance Repair Organisation, specializing in aircraft maintenance and modifications. The role involves operating advanced machine tools to produce precision components, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to safety protocols. With a commitment to employee progression and a supportive work environment, this role is ideal for those passionate about aviation and machining. If you possess the necessary skills and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays

4x Life assurance

Employer pension contribution/salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Sick pay

Service awards from 2 years

Qualifications

• Demonstrate time served toolmaker skills and conventional machining experience.
• Knowledge of XYZ programming and workshop equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools to cut and produce precision parts.
• Support Aircraft Technicians in maintaining quality control.

Skills

Time served toolmaker

Understanding of jigs and fixtures

Conventional machining experience

Knowledge of XYZ programming

Knowledge of various materials

Understanding of workshop equipment

Knowledge of MS Office applications

Right to live and work in the UK

Subject to UK security vetting

Job description

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JMC Aviation is working with a Maintenance Repair Organisation based in Birmingham, looking to recruit a new Machinist to join their team.

This client is a leading MRO dealing with base maintenance as well as interior modifications, fuel systems repair and maintenance for both commercial and military aircraft. The company has been operating for close to 30 years, providing outstanding customer service and encouraging a warm, positive environment to aid employee progression.

This is a Permanent Position based in Birmingham, UK.

Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week.

Salary and Benefits

• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
• 4x Life assurance
• Employer pension contribution/salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Sick pay
• Service awards from 2 years

The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to provide support to the Aircraft Technicians which will enable them to work efficiently in their duties. The Machinist operates machine tools such as lathes and milling machines to cut and produce precision parts, instruments, production jigs and bespoke tooling. The role is a vital part of supporting the Part 145 MAOS and ‘C’ rating capability, ensuring efficient workflows, maintaining quality control and adhering to safety protocols.

Other duties involve

• Calculating dimensions and tolerances using instruments such as micrometres and vernier callipers
• Machining parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers or grinders
• Measuring, examining and testing completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications
• Setting up, adjusting and operating all the basic machine tools and specialised or advanced variation of tools in order to perform precision machining operations
• Studying sample parts, drawings and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances
• Re-grinding of various drills and reamers to suit demand
• Adapting existing tools to suit requirements
• Adhering to company and manufacturers policies and procedures
• Housekeeping, maintaining cleanliness in the workshop

In order to be successful in this role the Machinist will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes

• Time served toolmaker
• Understanding of jigs and fixtures
• Conventional machining experience
• Knowledge of XYZ programming using lathe and milling machine
• Knowledge of various materials and market products
• Understanding of workshop equipment, machinery and tooling
• Knowledge of MS Office applications
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Subject to UK security vetting

If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.

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Created on 02/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom