Forge Operator; Weekend Shift

Overview

As a CNC Machine Operator
, you will play a key role within our machining division. Using your technical skills and attention to detail, you will set up, operate, and monitor 5-axis CNC milling machines to manufacture high-precision aerospace components. You will follow strict safety and quality standards and ensure all parts meet engineering specifications and customer requirements. You will support the full machining process, contributing to the production of mission-critical components for the Defence and Aerospace sectors.

All applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo a Drugs & Alcohol screening at the start of their Mettis employment and can be subject to random testing throughout their employment.

Scope and Responsibilities

• To operate various machines in the Machining Cell (CNC Milling)
• Operation of CNC milling machines (Heidenhain, Fanuc or Mazatrol controls)
• Set up fixtures, tooling and programmes
• Run machines as per SOPs and instructions
• Quality control, & inspection of parts
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience of programming is desirable
• EHS PPE adherence

• Compliance to policy (PPE etc)
• Safe systems of work

• Ensure the quality of parts
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and quality principles
• Inspection

• Knowledge and experience operating CNC machine tools
• Understanding of component drawings
• To share expertise and knowledge throughout the machining division
• Improve cutting times
• Reduce tooling costs
• Promote process improvements

• Responsive and agile
• Creative and innovative
• Communication, Involvement & Engagement
• Team communications

• Active involvement and responsive to change
• Role model for the company’s Vision, Mission and Values

KPI’s / PI’s in line with accountabilities as agreed at PDR

• Experience with CNC machine tools (Heidenhain, Fanuc or Mazatrol controls)

• Empowerment – we deliver on our commitments
• Teamwork – we achieve more together
• Trust – we act with integrity
• Initiative – we find a way
• Serving our customers – we put our customers first

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work Location:
  
  Redditch
• Pay: £14 - £16 per hour, plus shift allowance
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  Weekday nights – Monday - Thursday
• Pension: 3% Employer & 5% Employee contribution
• Employee benefits, rewards, and wellbeing platform (Perkbox)
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee referral programme
• Sick pay (after probationary period)

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but aims to highlight the main responsibilities of the role. It may be reviewed from time to time in agreement with the job holder. The job holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Mettis Aerospace.

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