Machine Setter - Night Shift

The purpose of this role is the manufacture of machined components by setting and operating CNC lathes and various 3 & 5 axis vertical machining centres (night shift). Maintain quality through routine in process checks and adherence to all HSE requirements as per defined standards.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

CNC Machinist
- Night shift
- Cwmbran

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Production team as a Machine Setter at our Cwmbran site

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is the manufacture of machined components by setting and operating CNC lathes and various 3 & 5 axis vertical machining centres (night shift). Maintain quality through routine in process checks and adherence to all HSE requirements as per defined standards.

Key Responsibilities will include:

-Download programs from the file server
-Setup CNC tooling assemblies and maintain tool management system
-Setup and run CNC machining centres
-Prove out new NPI programs
-Use Vernier's, thread gauges, plug gauges and other inspection equipment to
monitor tolerance requirements as defined in the engineering data.
-Perform daily / weekly maintenance tasks in accordance with machine centre
maintenance plan
-Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
-Participate in continuous improvement activities
-Complete all necessary paper work as required.
-Routine machine side OEE data entry
-Work with production manager & programming team to seek opportunities to
improve processes and reduce cycle times
-Support team colleagues
-Maintain good housekeeping in accordance with 5S processes and practices
-Take responsibility for quality of own output
-Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by your production manager.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

-33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
-Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
-Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
-Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
-4 x Life Assurance
-Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
-Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
-Annual share save schemes.
-Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair…