Mazak CNC Mill/Turner — Nights (Aerospace Precision)

moog; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank)

Life Assurance

Company Pension Contribution

Employee Share Option

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Moog is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist (Mill/Turner) for nights at our Wolverhampton facility. Operate Mazak 3-axis and 4-axis mills/turns, machining titanium, steel, and aluminum to tight tolerances with high surface finish.

Reading drawings and GD&T are essential; programming off-line by Manufacturing Engineering, with some ISO/EIA troubleshooting possible. Off-line setup includes first-off inspections, tool offsets, and quality checks using CMMs.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering / CNC Machining preferred.
• Relevant manufacturing or machining certifications advantageous.
• Proven experience operating Mazak CNC machines.
• Strong background in 3-axis and 4-axis machining.
• Experience with complex mill-turn operations.
• Confident machining titanium, steel, and aluminum.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, and tool life management.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T.
• Competent with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, CMM awareness).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and adjust Mazak CNC machines (3-axis and 4-axis), including mill-turn centres.
• Machine complex components to tight tolerances and high surface finish requirements.
• Work with difficult and exotic materials including titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Offsetting and tool compensation for process control; some speed/feed experience.
• Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks using measuring equipment, including CMMs.
• Identify and resolve machining or tooling issues to minimise scrap and downtime.
• Maintain machines and work area to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Work to production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

3-axis machining

4-axis machining

Mill-turn operations

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T understanding

Quality awareness

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering / CNC Machining

Tools

Mazak CNC machines

Solumina interface

CMM equipment

Job description

Moog is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist (Mill/Turner) for nights at our Wolverhampton facility. Operate Mazak 3-axis and 4-axis mills/turns, machining titanium, steel, and aluminum to tight tolerances with high surface finish.

Reading drawings and GD&T are essential; programming off-line by Manufacturing Engineering, with some ISO/EIA troubleshooting possible. Off-line setup includes first-off inspections, tool offsets, and quality checks using CMMs.