Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter (Nights)

Moog Inc.; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter for a permanent night shift role. The successful candidate will ensure production targets are met and components meet quality standards. Responsibilities include setting up lathes, conducting inspections, and applying lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate has significant experience and a machining apprenticeship. This position offers a flexible benefits package, annual leave, private medical insurance, and more.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Generous life assurance

Employee share options

Qualifications

• Significant experience setting Star Sliding Head lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret various manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate Star Sliding Head Lathes.
• Conduct inspection checks with manual and automated equipment.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

Setting Star Sliding Head lathes

Working independently and in a team

Attention to detail for quality

Proficient in manual and automated metrology

Education

Recognized apprenticeship in machining

Job description

Moog Commercial Aircraft Group Tewkesbury is looking for an experienced Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter who's ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role. Working on a permanent night shift, you'll be an essential part of a high-performing manufacturing cell, ensuring production targets are achieved and that every component meets strict quality standards. This is a night‑shift role. Training will be completed on day or AM shifts during the probation period.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate a range of Star Sliding Head Lathes
• Engage in daily problem‑solving and assist in driving enhancements to the manufacturing processes.
• Carry out inspection checks using a variety of manual and automated metrology equipment.
• Conduct self‑inspections and complete necessary quality audits to obtain self‑certification inspection stamps.
• Work from approved engineering drawings, inspection plans, and shop documentation, accurately recording required data.
• Adopt and implement lean manufacturing principles in line with Moog's standards.
• Maintenance: Perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery as per company policy.

Qualifications

• Significant experience setting Star Sliding Head lathes
• A recognized apprenticeship in machining or a related field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work to extremely tight tolerances and have a perfectionist's mentality to quality
• Proficient in inspecting components with diverse manual and automated metrology equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Demonstrate daily problem‑solving skills and overcome challenges through the effective use of your own initiative
• The ability to read and interpret a range of different manufacturing drawings for complex components working in both metric and imperial.
• A good understanding of GD&T principles
• A positive attitude towards lean manufacturing tools and techniques, including 5S

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging and gym facilities

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.

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