Machinist II

Role Profile

This role will implement the programmes as designed by the CNC programmer to manufacture components to customer specifications and prescribed aircraft standards on the CNC machines.

• Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.
• Perform CNC operations using a variety of different machines – including lathes, milling, and laser equipment.
• Understand, interpret, and work to engineering drawings to maintain tight tolerances.
• Provide methods and technical support to other members of the team wherever necessary.
• Develop tooling solutions for both cutting and fixturing as needed.
• Work in conjunction with the manufacturing engineers and CNC programmer to operate the CNC and meet daily production targets.
• Produce and edit NC programs via the machine control and/or ISO code.
• Ensure that full documentation is kept up to date, detailing the CNC path, feed rates, and tooling information.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Contribute new ideas and positive support to current processes to improve productivity.
• Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues utilizing root cause and analysis tools.
• Share knowledge and experience and support coaching and mentoring for new employees and apprentices.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across shop operations (e.g., Yellow Belt LEAN Manufacturing, 6S initiatives, cost reductions, housekeeping).
• Carry out any other duties that may be necessary to meet departmental objectives.

• Team player with the ability to work alone and use own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in manufacturing with CNC equipment and controls.
• Previous CNC machining experience.
• Prior experience on Mazatrol/Shop Mill controls is a distinct advantage.
• Flexible approach to working various shift patterns.
• Willingness to be trained across departments, supporting flexible working requirements.