At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and maintain precision tools and components for production operations.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Earn £28 per hour, enjoy flexible part-time hours, and work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with engineers in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a skilled team and enhance your machining expertise while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of experience as a Toolmaker or Precision Machinist required.
The predicted salary is between 28 - 28 £ per hour.
Role: Workshop Machinist - Technician.
Reports to: Bay Manager.
Department: Production.
Hours of
Work: Part-Time (hours to be agreed).
The Role
This role is responsible for manufacturing, repairing and maintaining precision tools, jigs, fixtures and components that support production operations.
The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, setting up and operating manual and CNC machine tools, and ensuring components are produced to exact tolerances.
- Main Responsibilities
- Operate manual machining equipment such as lathes, mills, and related equipment, with precision maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.
- Competently operate precision measurement instruments and apply quality inspection techniques.
- Ensuring Health & Safety protocols are upheld and properly implemented within the machine shop environment.
- Collaborating with engineers and production teams to support continuous improvement.
- Responsible for working in accordance with the company framework, and compliance with the organisation’s policies, alongside participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests, or reputation of the Company.
- Key requirements
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Proven aircraft experience gained over three or more years working as a Toolmaker, Precision Machinist, or similar role in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Ability to use approved aircraft documentation to perform routine maintenance, component replacement, modification embodiment.
- Capability to demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience of aircraft maintenance and aircraft systems.
- Apprenticeship and/or recognised basic training within Part 145 (or equivalent) required along with detailed structures knowledge with recognised structural repairs training
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Workshop Machinist - Technician employer: Caerdav
At our Twin Peaks facility in St Athan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values precision and quality in every aspect of our work. Our collaborative work culture fosters continuous improvement and innovation, while offering part-time roles that provide flexibility and competitive pay. We are committed to the growth of our employees, providing opportunities for skill enhancement and professional development in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in aircraft maintenance.
