CNC Machinist - Nights in Sheffield

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. At Boeing Sheffield, we celebrate our unique way of transforming our lean Production System to align the site’s safety, quality and continuous improvement plans. We are looking for CNC Machinists, reporting into the Operations Manager, to join one of our Shift teams that will be fully engaged and adaptable, will be team players and problem solvers, and will be excellent communicators.

Position Responsibilities

• Set-up / changeover and or operate a range of Mill-turn/ Twin Turret / CNC Grinding Machines or Sliding head machines and machining centers by installing and adjusting work holding, tooling and tool wear offsets.
• Efficiently and productively load and safely operate a range of CNC machines ensuring that down time is minimised.
• Able to run multiple machines / set-ups (multi task).
• Recognise, deploy, and properly use inserts, work holding, and tooling.
• Efficient identification of production process tool wear and the timely adjustment, replacement of worn, broken or damaged cutting tools.
• Verify programs and settings using a range of measuring / inspection equipment and apply appropriate adjustments to ensure that component quality is maintained.
• Provide timely feedback to the Line Manager on issues and any recommendations for process and/or quality improvement.
• Routinely electronically register and record all process operations on all machine tools being used and maintain results daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the machining section.
• Ensure that daily / weekly / monthly maintenance tasks are carried out as required.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Always adhere to company procedure.
• Support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time to support the business within the various production areas, manufacturing facilities or elsewhere as may be required.
• Take a responsible and proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental risks in relation to your own role and to control the risks or report them to the management team as appropriate.
• Train and mentor other machinists / apprentices on site.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Skilled, time-served engineer with experience of setting and operating CNC machines.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy.
• Good level of IT skills.
• Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills.
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• A strong working knowledge of cutting tool setting and applications and competent with the use of complex fixtures.
• Understands and can perform workshift and tool wear compensation / offsets.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Used to working to tight tolerances in a wide range of materials.
• Able to troubleshoot machining processes and work under own initiative.
• Able to train and mentor others.
• Comfortable working within an ISO 9001 controlled environment.
• Experience of working in a dynamic sub-contract machining environment.
• Ability to reduce setup time and machining through process improvements.
• Experience of Aerospace machining and AS9100 requirements is desirable, other highly regulated industries will also be considered (medical, nuclear, automotive etc).

Typical Experience: Time served machinist with experience of CNC machines or a Minimum: HNC qualified machinist.

Becoming a Boeing Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6x annual salary life insurance.
• 6 weeks Paternity leave.
• 52 Weeks Maternity leave.
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools and incentives.

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.

Application deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 26, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.