Machinist - axes M​/F

Position: Machinist - 5 axes M/F
Location: Wallington

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. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Machinist - 5 axes
- Night shift £45,164.53 base annual salary Wolverhampton Safran
- Here, we craft excellence together. 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 About Safran Actuation Systems UK Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of cutting-edge actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms.

With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Role :
Safran Actuaction Systems in Wolverhampton is looking to recruit experienced Machinists for our Gears manufacturing team, with a particular focus on candidates with 5-Axis machining experience. This is an established state-of-the-art machining facility with significant investment in equipment and new technologies, combined with an experienced workforce. Due to new programmes and a significant increase in production volumes, we are expanding our team and are particularly interested in individuals with experience setting and operating 5-Axis CNC machines within a precision engineering environment.

The Machinists will be responsible for the set-up, oversight, first line maintenance and product quality output of multiple CNC automated machines to achieve production volumes. Full training and support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manufacture and inspection of aerospace gears.

-Setting, operating and basic programming / offset manipulation of various machines.

-Working with Manufacturing Engineers to introduce new equipment and parts and into the area.

-Working to process layouts, work instructions and drawings.

-Adherence to quality control and compliance systems.

-Problem solving of basic technical issues.

-Materials movement within the cell, SWIP monitoring and availability of tools and equipment.

-Co-ordination of First Line Maintenance and TPM requirements.

-Development of personal skills and capabilities relevant to the Bevel Gears area.

-Support for continuous improvements - active participation on lean events.

-Carrying out all…