Nights: Mazak Mill-Turn Machinist (Aerospace/Titanium)

Moog UK; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 33%

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Employee Share Option

Flexible Benefits Package

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Moog Aircraft Group in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate Mazak 3-axis and 4-axis mill-turn machines, machining titanium, stainless steel and aluminium to tight tolerances.

This night shift role runs Monday to Thursday 10pm–6am with a 33% shift allowance; BPSS clearance is required. Training and career development are provided within a culture of trust and innovation.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) 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 materials including titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and tech specs with in-house Solumina interface.
• Offsetting and tool compensation for process control; speed/feeds knowledge helpful.
• Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks using measuring equipment (CMM, etc.).
• Identify and resolve machining or tooling issues to minimise scrap and downtime.
• Maintain machines and work area for safe and efficient operation.
• Work to production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mazak CNC machining

3-axis & 4-axis milling

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Quality focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering / CNC Machining

Tools

Mazak CNC machines

Solumina (advantage)

Job description

Moog Aircraft Group in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to operate Mazak 3-axis and 4-axis mill-turn machines, machining titanium, stainless steel and aluminium to tight tolerances.

This night shift role runs Monday to Thursday 10pm–6am with a 33% shift allowance; BPSS clearance is required. Training and career development are provided within a culture of trust and innovation.