Skilled CNC Machinist

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for Skilled CNC Machinist.

• Full time, permanent position
• Shift role, including days and nights
• Job location:
  
  Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB
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• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to manufacture precision aircraft components using advanced 3, 5 and 6-axis CNC machining centers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC machines to produce high-quality aerospace parts in compliance with engineering drawings working to tight tolerances and industry standards. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25% off local gym membership

• Set up, operate, and monitor 3, 5, and 6 axis CNC machines to manufacture precision aircraft components
• Responsible for machining components to specification and customer requirements using detailed drawings and layouts which requires a degree of concentration
• Ensure tooling is fit for purpose and it is their responsibility to advise on or change them when necessary
• Responsible for maintaining the metal working fluid levels and disposing of them as per company guidelines
• Responsible for setting up the correct tools and components according to approved layouts and loading the correct programme into the machine. A high level of concentration and attention to detail is required as errors may result in poor quality, reprocessing and scrap at a cost to the business
• Responsible for reporting all component / machine non-conformances using the appropriate forms to the Team Leader or Quality Inspector
• To be competent in completing new product introduction on machines – proving out (with engineering)
• To ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated
• Inspect parts to confirm conformity to the approved check sheets and ensure job card adherence so parts are made to customer specification
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by actively practicing 6S standards at all times
• Ensure that processes and procedures are followed to ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and to the required quality standard
• Must comply with relevant Environment, Health and Safety legislation and company policies, procedures and safe working systems
• Identify and report safety hazards, quality issues, and process deviations, and participate in corrective and preventive actions to support continuous improvement
• Minimize scrap, rework, and machine downtime by following standardized work, preventive maintenance routines, and cost-control initiatives aligned with SQCDP goals
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve processes, tooling, and cycle times while maintaining on-time delivery performance
• Accurately document production data, inspection results, and nonconformance information to support traceability and audit requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen activities and root cause analysis, to enhance safety, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance
• Responsible for conducting PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) checks on Machine
• Undertake necessary training both in line with company policy and “on the job”
• Other reasonable requests maybe asked

• NVQ level 3 Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering – CNC Machining or equivalent
• Must have 2 years minimum experience on 3 and 5 axis CNC machines
• Able to identify components and select the correct tooling/jigging media and carry out a given operation in the routing in compliance with the engineering drawings and to the correct tolerances
• Proficien…