Skilled CNC Machinist

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Skilled CNC Machinist. This is a full-time, permanent position with a shift role, including days and nights. The job location is Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB. We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to manufacture precision aircraft components using advanced 3, 5, and 6-axis CNC machining centers.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC machines to produce high-quality aerospace parts in compliance with engineering drawings, working to tight tolerances and industry standards. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Perks and Benefits:

• A company culture that promotes work-life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc.
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25% off local gym membership

Essential Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor 3, 5, and 6 axis CNC machines to manufacture precision aircraft components.
• Responsible for machining components to specification and customer requirements using detailed drawings and layouts.
• Ensure tooling is fit for purpose and advise on or change them when necessary.
• Maintain metal working fluid levels and dispose of them as per company guidelines.
• Set up the correct tools and components according to approved layouts and load the correct programme into the machine.
• Report all component/machine non-conformances using the appropriate forms to the Team Leader or Quality Inspector.
• Complete new product introduction on machines – proving out (with engineering).
• Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated.
• Inspect parts to confirm conformity to the approved check sheets and ensure job card adherence.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by actively practicing 6S standards.
• Comply with relevant Environment, Health and Safety legislation and company policies.
• Identify and report safety hazards, quality issues, and process deviations.
• Minimize scrap, rework, and machine downtime by following standardized work and preventive maintenance routines.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve processes, tooling, and cycle times.
• Accurately document production data, inspection results, and nonconformance information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen activities and root cause analysis.
• Conduct PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) checks on machines.
• Undertake necessary training both in line with company policy and “on the job”.

Position Requirements:

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

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.

Personal Attributes:

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

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. We believe that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity.