Skilled CNC Machinist

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for Skilled CNC Machinist.

Location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB. Shift role, including days and nights. Full time, permanent position. Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor 3, 5, and 6 axis CNC machines to manufacture precision aircraft components.
• Machining components to specification and customer requirements using detailed drawings and layouts with tight tolerances.
• Ensure tooling is fit for purpose and advise on or change them when necessary.
• Maintain metalworking fluid levels and dispose of them per company guidelines.
• Load correct programs, ensure correct tools and components per approved layouts; maintain concentration and attention to detail.
• Report all component/machine non-conformances to the Team Leader or Quality Inspector.
• Competent in completing new product introduction on machines – proving out (with engineering).
• Ensure calibrations of measuring equipment.
• Inspect parts for conformity to approved check sheets and job cards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment following 6S standards.
• Follow processes and procedures to perform tasks efficiently and to the required quality standard.
• Comply with Environment, Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
• Identify and report safety hazards, quality issues, and process deviations; participate in corrective and preventive actions.
• Minimize scrap, rework, and machine downtime; follow standardized work, preventive maintenance, and cost-control initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve processes, tooling, and cycle times while maintaining on-time delivery.
• Document production data, inspection results, and nonconformance information for traceability and audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen and root cause analysis.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks on machines.
• Undertake necessary training in line with company policy and on-the-job.
• Other reasonable requests as asked.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential Criteria:
• NVQ level 3 Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering – CNC Machining or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience on 3 and 5 axis CNC machines.
• Ability to identify components and select correct tooling/jigging media and perform operations per routing and drawings.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, plug gauges).
• GCSE or equivalent including maths & English.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, drawings and visual aids.
• Ability to lift parts onto machine fixtures up to 10 kg.

Experience:

• Sinumerik – 828, 840, Solution Line, ONE.
• Fanuc.
• Heidenhain.
• SAP or other ERP experience.
• Crane license.
• Pedestrian forklift licence.
• Manual machine experience.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Problem analysis.
• Working to tight time scales.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to learn.

Other Skills/Attributes:

• Integrity.
• Respectful to others.
• Creative in finding ways to do things better.
• Act ethically in all you do.
• Collaborate well with others.

About us

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996. Magellan has over 80 years of experience in the aerospace industry, and we invest in our employees to support career progression.

Perks & Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance.
• Access to mental health support.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Career development opportunities.
• Continued learning and development.
• Perkbox with monthly treats and discounts.
• Long Service Awards.
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service.
• Free parking.
• 25% off local gym membership.

Safety, Confidentiality & Closing

Confidentiality: Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is not contractual and may be subject to change.