Skilled Machinist

GE Aerospace; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Ponteland is looking for a skilled machinist to work on aircraft engine components. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience in a Machine Shop. Responsibilities include machining to fine tolerances, operating various machine tools, and inspecting components. The company offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a non-contributory pension and private medical cover.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

26 days holiday with flexible options

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a Machine Shop environment.
• Programming experience with CNC is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Machining of aircraft engine components to fine tolerance limits.
• Operating a variety of machine tools.
• Inspecting engine components using measuring equipment.

Skills

Machining of aircraft engine components

Experience with CNC machine tools

Ability to read engineering drawings

Use of measuring equipment

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship/qualification

Tools

Machine tools (turning, milling, grinding)

Mazak

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Cell Leader in the Component Repair machine shops. The ability to machine precision aircraft engine components for engine overhaul, assembly, and test. Work unsupervised while maintaining a safe working environment and producing high quality components.

Responsibilities

• Machining of aircraft engine components to fine tolerance limits.
• Ability to work with a variety of machine tools, including turning, milling, vertical boring and grinding.
• Ability to operate CNC machine tools, programming experience is preferable but not essential.
• Familiar with engineering drawings and OEM technical manuals.
• Use of measuring equipment and be able to inspect engine components.
• PC work including working with OEM manuals.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship/qualification essential.
• Proven experience of working in a Machine Shop environment.
• Mazak experience would be preferred however not essential.

Desired Characteristics

• All duties shall be performed in a safe manner in accordance with GE Aerospace EH&S policy and procedures.
• All staff are expected to follow company Quality procedures and to comply with aero industry standards.
• All staff are expected to display a mature and positive attitude.
• All staff are expected to carry out any other tasks as may be reasonably requested by supervisor/management.
• Flexible Working

Benefits and Flexible Working

GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs; non-contributory pension, life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover, and holiday equal to 26 days with a flexible option to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. See BPSS for details.

Right to Work

• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Depending on UK immigration rules, candidates without the right to work may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate who does not require sponsorship is available. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.