Night Shift CNC Machinist - Aerospace Precision

Silcoms II Ltd; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Birthday Day Off

Company Pension

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free onsite parking

Free tea & coffee

Long Service Awards

Specsavers vouchers

Job summary

Silcoms is seeking an experienced Nights CNC Machinist to set up, program and operate CNC machinery for precision aerospace components. You will ensure highest quality while working on a night shift with additional shift allowance.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling and optimizing speeds/feeds, with close collaboration across Engineering, Production and Quality teams to maintain safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and programming CNC machinery in precision engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances.
• Experience machining aerospace or similarly regulated components.
• Knowledge of quality inspection techniques and precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program and operate CNC machines to produce precision aerospace components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specs and CNC programs.
• Select tooling, fixtures, speeds and feeds for efficient machining.
• Edit CNC programs and adjust offsets as required.
• Carry out self-inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Complete quality documentation and ensure aerospace standards compliance.
• Diagnose machining issues and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to stay safe and organized.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerances

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Silcoms is seeking an experienced Nights CNC Machinist to set up, program and operate CNC machinery for precision aerospace components. You will ensure highest quality while working on a night shift with additional shift allowance.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling and optimizing speeds/feeds, with close collaboration across Engineering, Production and Quality teams to maintain safety and excellence.