Machinist II

Pursuit Aerospace; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Burnley is looking for a CNC Operator to implement machining programmes and manufacture components to specifications. You will work with different CNC machines, maintain production logs, ensure quality, and contribute to a safe working environment.

Ideal candidates have CNC machining experience, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented approach. Flexibility in working patterns is required to support the manufacturing process. The role also involves mentoring new employees and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC equipment and controls is essential.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and maintain tolerances.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC operations and understand engineering drawings.
• Maintain documentation of CNC paths, feed rates, and tooling.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor newcomers.

Skills

CNC operations

Engineering drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Tooling solutions development

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Profile

This role will implement the programmes as designed by the CNC programmer to manufacture components to customer specifications and prescribed aircraft standards on the CNC machines.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.
• Perform CNC operations using a variety of different machines – including lathes, milling, and laser equipment.
• Understand, interpret, and work to engineering drawings to maintain tight tolerances.
• Provide methods and technical support to other members of the team wherever necessary.
• Develop tooling solutions for both cutting and fixturing as needed.
• Work in conjunction with the manufacturing engineers and CNC programmer to operate the CNC and meet daily production targets.
• Produce and edit NC programs via the machine control and/or ISO code.
• Ensure that full documentation is kept up to date, detailing the CNC path, feed rates, and tooling information.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Contribute new ideas and positive support to current processes to improve productivity.
• Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues utilizing root cause and analysis tools.
• Share knowledge and experience and support coaching and mentoring for new employees and apprentices.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across shop operations (e.g., Yellow Belt LEAN Manufacturing, 6S initiatives, cost reductions, housekeeping).
• Carry out any other duties that may be necessary to meet departmental objectives.

Person Specification

• Team player with the ability to work alone and use own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in manufacturing with CNC equipment and controls.
• Previous CNC machining experience.
• Prior experience on Mazatrol/Shop Mill controls is a distinct advantage.
• Flexible approach to working various shift patterns.
• Willingness to be trained across departments, supporting flexible working requirements.