Manufacturing Technician (Aerospace/Automotive)

GCS; Shirley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Machinist to produce various metal components within tight tolerances. The ideal candidate will have CNC machining experience, including programming on Doosan, Mazak, or Matsura machinery, and an NVQ 3 qualification. This contract position offers 37 hours a week with rates starting at £21.04 per hour, and the role focuses on quality assurance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experienced in CNC programming and setting.
• Confident in using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to perform quality checks and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate machines to produce metal components.
• Perform quality checks and manage operational control processes.
• Collaborate with the team to meet production targets.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Interpreting engineering drawings

Knowledge of inspection techniques

IT Skills (MES/Microsoft applications)

Education

Time-served apprenticeship including City and Guilds NVQ 3

Tools

Doosan machinery

Mazak machinery

Matsura machinery

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Technician - Machinist (Automotive)

Type: Contract (12 months)

Hours/Days: 37 hours per week / 5 days
Rate : Days: 21.04 per hour / Double Days: 24.09 per hour / Night Shift: 27.98 Per Hour

Location: Solihull, UK

Overview of the role-

• Responsible for the production of various metal components from valves to pistons withing very tight tolerances.
• Setting and operating the machines, plant and equipment to produce various OE and Aftermarket parts.
• Making any mathematical calculations and offsets associated with the use of precision measuring instruments with adjustments and the removal of metal to pre-determined dimensions and features as part of the method of manufacture.
• Process Machining and carrying out all aspects of setting.
• Quality checks own work to ensure it meets the required standards and completes the relevant documentation accordingly.
• Raising of Non-Conformance documentation and assisting the Team and Management in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain all relevant operational control processes such as visual management boards and planning schedules.
• Works in an integrated team to achieve the cells targets.
• Maintains equipment by ensuring TPM, 5S, calibration is adhered to.
• Follows health, safety and environmental procedures and regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Production Leader.
• Recognised time-served apprenticeship, including City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent experience.
• CNC machining experience, including programming and setting. Preferably on Doosan, Mazak or Matsura machinery.
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings for use with precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge & experience of a wide range of inspection techniques.
• IT Skills (MES/Microsoft applications/etc).

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.