Machine Operator - Aerospace
Commutable from: Hinckley, Nuneaton, Leicester, Atherstone, Coventry and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: Days only
Salary £15.97 per hour plus overtime
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Aerospace / Precision Engineering
Machine Operator | Aerospace | Days Only | Permanent | Milling, Grinding or EDM Experience
About the Company
A well-established aerospace manufacturing business near Nuneaton are looking for Machine Operators to join its growing production team.
The company operates within a highly precise manufacturing environment, producing components where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on machining experience who wants to develop their skills within the aerospace sector.
The Role
As a Machine Operator, you will work within the production team operating specialist manufacturing machinery to produce high‑precision aerospace components.
We're particularly interested in candidates who already have an understanding of milling, grinding or EDM processes.
Full training will be provided on the company's specific machinery and processes, but a basic understanding of machining is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently.
- Work to engineering drawings, specifications and production instructions.
- Produce components to the required quality standards and tolerances.
- Develop an understanding of the specific machining process being used.
- Carry out basic inspection and quality checks.
- Use measuring equipment to check component dimensions.
- Identify and report quality or production issues.
- Follow work instructions and aerospace quality procedures.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
- Follow all health and safety requirements.
- Work as part of a skilled production team.
About You
We're looking for a reliable and technically minded Machine Operator who has some previous experience within a machining or precision engineering environment.
You must have an understanding of at least one of the following:
- Milling
- Grinding
- EDM
You don't necessarily need experience across all three, but you must understand at least one of these machining processes.
Previous aerospace experience would be advantageous, although candidates from other precision engineering or manufacturing sectors will be considered.
Key Attributes
- Practical and hands‑on approach.
- Good understanding of machining processes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Quality focused.
- Reliable and conscientious.
- Comfortable working to precise specifications.
- Willing to learn and develop new skills.
- Able to follow detailed work instructions.
- Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Permanent position.
- Days
- Opportunity to work within the aerospace industry.
- Full training on company‑specific machinery and processes.
- Opportunity to develop your machining skills.
- Stable working environment.
- Long‑term career opportunity within an established precision engineering business.
Work Location: In person
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