At a Glance
- Tasks: Program, set, and operate CNC machines to create high-quality aerospace components.
- Company: Join a respected aerospace engineering business with a focus on precision and quality.
- Benefits: Earn up to £24.00 per hour, plus overtime, life assurance, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Flexible day and night shifts available, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative aerospace projects and build a stable, long-term career.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC machines and a recognised engineering qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 18.5 - 18.5 £ per hour.
A skilled CNC Machinist Programmer is required for an aerospace precision engineering role involving programming, setting and operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality components.
DAY & NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Day Shift: Up to £18.50 per Hour / Night Shift: Up to £24.00 per Hour + Overtime (at Time and a Half) + Benefits
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
As the company continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist Programmer to join their skilled and dedicated manufacturing team. Working within an established aerospace and precision engineering environment, the CNC Machinist Programmer will programme, set and operate CNC machines while maintaining excellent quality assurance, safety and production standards.
This is a great opportunity for a CNC Machinist Programmer who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to build a stable, long-term career using advanced machining technology.
Your duties as the CNC Machinist Programmer include:
- CNC Programming: Programme and set CNC machine tools using company production and process documentation
- Machine Setting: Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision-engineered aerospace components
- Quality Inspection: Carry out first-off inspections and self-inspection activities to ensure products meet technical requirements
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately
- Production Support: Support production planning activities to maximise machine utilisation and efficiency
- Material Handling: Operate FLT and overhead crane equipment to load and unload materials
- Machine Maintenance: Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain high housekeeping standards
- Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures and company policies
CNC Machining Experience: Previous experience operating and setting CNC machines within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment
- Experience working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines
- Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
- Qualifications: Recognised engineering apprenticeship with a minimum City and Guilds or NVQ qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- HNC Qualification: HNC qualification or equivalent engineering training
- Aerospace Background: Experience within aerospace manufacturing or a highly regulated precision engineering environment
Enhanced rate for night shift working. Overtime paid at time and a half. Life Assurance. Free onsite parking. A stable, long-term career opportunity within a respected aerospace engineering business. The chance to work on high-precision aerospace projects using advanced machining technology.
CNC/Machine operative in Blackburn employer: AWD Online
Join a respected aerospace engineering company that values precision and quality, offering competitive pay rates of up to £24.00 per hour for night shifts, along with overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits. With a strong focus on employee growth and a commitment to high-quality workmanship, this role provides a stable, long-term career path in a supportive work culture that encourages technical problem-solving and innovation.
