Skilled Machinist

Prattwhitney; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

4.5 day working week

Healthcare benefits

Employer-contribution pension

Job summary

RTX is hiring in Wolverhampton for an onsite machinist role focusing on 5 axis machining of aluminium and stainless fabrications. You will set up, run and prove out programs with engineers, and perform dimensional checks to meet drawing tolerances.

We value experience with Doosan, Mazak or Matsuura machines, a strong eye for detail, and willingness to work rotating shifts. Benefits include excellent leave and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience setting up and running 5 axis machines.

Responsibilities

• Run 5 axis machining centres to produce aluminium and stainless fabrications.
• Set up and prove out programs with engineers.
• Carry out dimensional checks with designated inspection tools.
• Maintain housekeeping and support tool management.

Skills

5 axis machining

Self‑inspection

Numeracy & literacy

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (City & Guilds/BTEC Level 3)

Tools

Doosan

Mazak

Matsuura

Mazak Intergrex

PC‑DMIS

Renishaw probing

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United Kingdom Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Position Role Type: Onsite

Our solutions support the modern flight experience for millions of travellers and military personnel worldwide. With products on nearly every aircraft in the sky—ranging from emergency power generation systems to advanced cabin pressure controls and quieter engines—our Power & Controls division is shaping the future of aviation. We value innovative thinking and are committed to integrity, performance, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Day to day running of 5 axis machine centre (Doosan, Mazak & Matsuura)
• The machining of complex aluminium and stainless fabrications
• Aid the setting up and proving out of programs with Engineers
• Support and manage the machine tooling to best achieve drawing tolerances
• Carry out dimensional checks using the designated tools as defined by each program and Op sheet
• Set up and run programs in accordance with the Op sheets and Program specifications
• Escalate any issues, errors or concerns immediately to the Line Manager
• Any other duties as required by your line manager
• Support CORE and keep up excellent housekeeping practices

Shifts: This role requires flexibility to work in rotating shifts: Morning: 6:00 AM–1:45 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 6:00 AM–12:00 PM (Friday). Afternoon: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 12:15 PM–5:15 PM (Friday). There may be a possibility of moving to night shifts. Ample notice will be provided if required.

What You Will Learn

Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives.

Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

Experience

Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands‑on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

We Prefer

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship e.g. City & Guilds/ BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Good level of IT skills

Skills & Certifications

• Setting & operating Various machine centre’s Vertical 5 axis machine centres – Doosan, Matsuura & Mazak would be ideal
• Mazak Intergrex (Tilting ‘B’ Axis) experience
• Aerospace or Oil & Gas background favourable
• Self-Inspection
• Various measuring/ inspection techniques
• PC Dmis knowledge advantageous – CMM operating
• Knowledge of machining Aluminium & Stainless fabrications
• Understanding of adaptive machining – Renishaw probing essential

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 4.5 Day Working Week
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Support for professional fees
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan
• Employee discounts
• Work/life balance programs
• Wellness programs
• Employee recognition schemes
• Referral bonus program
• Free on-site parking
• Death-in-service benefit
• Generous employer-contribution pension scheme

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.