Manufacturing Technician (Aerospace/Automotive)

GCS; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Machinist for a contract role in Solihull, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing metal components within tight tolerances, operating CNC machines, and ensuring quality compliance. An apprenticeship or equivalent experience is required, along with CNC machining and interpreting engineering drawings skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate based on the shift.

Qualifications

• Recognised time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Confident in using precision measuring equipment.
• Adheres to health, safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of metal components within tight tolerances.
• Setting and operating machines to produce various parts.
• Quality checks own work and maintains operational control processes.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Interpreting engineering drawings

Knowledge of inspection techniques

IT Skills (MES/Microsoft applications)

Education

City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of various metal components from valves to pistons within 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.