Night CNC Machinist

The Boeing Company; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Sheffield is seeking a Night CNC Machinist. The role involves operating and setting CNC machines, ensuring production quality, and mentoring apprentices. Candidates should have strong technical skills and a background in machining. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and operates on a night shift basis. Local candidates or those willing to relocate at their own cost are encouraged to apply as visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of cutting tool setting and applications.
• Experience working to tight tolerances in various materials.
• Ability to train and mentor other machinists and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC machines to ensure productivity and safety.
• Monitor and adjust tool wear to maintain quality.
• Provide feedback on production processes.

Skills

Cutting tool setting

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting machining processes

Mentoring

Education

Time served machinist or HNC qualified

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Title: Night CNC Machinist

At Boeing Sheffield we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading manufacturer of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for today and tomorrow.

Here at Boeing Sheffield, we celebrate a culture around the Boeing Production System—our unique way of transforming our lean Production System to align the site’s culture on safety, quality and continuous improvement. This culture engages our employees because their thoughts, ideas, and talents are valued.

We are looking for CNC Machinists, reporting into the Operations Manager, to join one of our Shift teams that will be fully engaged and adaptable, will be team players and problem solvers, and will be excellent communicators.

Position Responsibilities

• Set-up / changeover and or operate a range of Mill-turn/ Twin Turret / Grinder or Sliding head machines and machining centers by installing and adjusting work holding, tooling and tool wear offsets.
• Efficiently and productively load and safely operate a range of CNC machines ensuring that down time is minimised.
• Able to run multiple machines / set-ups (multi task).
• Recognise, deploy, and properly use inserts, work holding, and tooling.
• Efficient identification of production process tool wear and the timely adjustment, replacement of worn, broken or damaged cutting tools.
• Verify programs and settings using a range of measuring / inspection equipment and apply appropriate adjustments to ensure that component quality is maintained.
• Provide timely feedback to the Line Manager on issues and any recommendations for process and/or quality improvement.
• Routinely electronically register and record all process operations on all machine tools being used and maintain results daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the machining section.
• Ensure that daily / weekly / monthly maintenance tasks are carried out as required.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Adhere to company procedure at all times.
• To support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time to support the business within the various production areas, manufacturing facilities or elsewhere as may be required.
• To take a responsible and proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental risks in relation to your own role and to control the risks or report them to the management team as appropriate.
• Train and mentor other machinists / apprentices on site.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• A strong working knowledge of cutting tool setting and applications and competent with the use of complex fixtures.
• Used to working to tight tolerances in a wide range of materials.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Able to troubleshoot machining processes and work under own initiative.
• Train and mentor other machinists / apprentices on site.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Comfortable working within an ISO 9001 controlled environment
• Experience of working in a dynamic sub-contract machining environment.
• FLT license desirable.
• Ability to reduce setup time and machining through process improvements.
• Understands and can perform workshift and tool wear compensation / offsets.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. (Ability to apply concepts such as trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations).
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills.
• Experience of Aerospace machining and AS9100 requirements is desirable, other highly regulated industries will also be considered (medical, nuclear, automotive etc).
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Good level of IT skills.

Typical Education/Experience

Time served machinist, with experience of CNC machines or a HNC qualified machinist.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 27, 2025

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Shift

Night Shift (United Kingdom)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.