Forge Operator

Mettis Aerospace Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Redditch seeks a CNC Machine Operator to operate 5-axis CNC milling machines for high-precision aerospace components. You will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and contribute to producing mission-critical components for Defence and Aerospace sectors. Ideal candidates have experience with CNC machine tools and a keen eye for detail, and must possess compliance with legal work requirements in the UK. This role offers a full-time position with competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee referral programme

Employee benefits, rewards, and wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC milling machines is essential.
• Ability to ensure quality control and inspection of parts.
• Knowledge of EHS PPE adherence.

Responsibilities

• Operate various CNC milling machines following safety standards.
• Set up fixtures, tooling, and programs for production.
• Monitor the operation and quality of machined parts.

Skills

Experience with CNC machine tools

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Programming experience

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol controls

Job description

Overview

As a CNC Machine Operator, you will play a key role within our machining division. Using your technical skills and attention to detail, you will set up, operate, and monitor 5-axis CNC milling machines to manufacture high-precision aerospace components. You will follow strict safety and quality standards and ensure all parts meet engineering specifications and customer requirements. You will support the full machining process, contributing to the production of mission-critical components for the Defence and Aerospace sectors.

All applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo a Drugs & Alcohol screening at the start of their Mettis employment and can be subject to random testing throughout their employment.

Scope and Responsibilities

• To operate various machines in the Machining Cell (CNC Milling)
• Operation of CNC milling machines (Heidenhain, Fanuc or Mazatrol controls)
• Set up fixtures, tooling and programmes
• Run machines as per SOPs and instructions
• Quality control, and inspection of parts
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience of programming is desirable
• EHS PPE adherence

Accountabilities

Safety

• Compliance to policy (PPE etc)
• Safe systems of work

Quality

• Ensure the quality of parts
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and quality principles
• Inspection

Delivery

• Knowledge and experience operating CNC machine tools
• Understanding of component drawings
• To share expertise and knowledge throughout the machining division
• Improve cutting times
• Reduce tooling costs
• Promote process improvements

People

• Responsive and agile
• Creative and innovative
• Communication, Involvement & Engagement
• Team communications

Business

• Active involvement and responsive to change
• Role model for the company’s Vision, Mission and Values

Performance Measures

KPI’s / PIs in line with accountabilities as agreed at PDR

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machine tools (Heidenhain, Fanuc or Mazatrol controls)

Values and Behaviours

• Empowerment – we deliver on our commitments
• Teamwork – we achieve more together
• Trust – we act with integrity
• Initiative – we find a way
• Serving our customers – we put our customers first

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work Location: Redditch
• Pay: £14 - £16 per hour, plus shift allowance
• Scheduled Hours: Weekday nights – Monday - Thursday
• Pension: 3% Employer & 5% Employee contribution
• Employee benefits, rewards, and wellbeing platform (Perkbox)
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee referral programme
• Sick pay (after probationary period)

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but aims to highlight the main responsibilities of the role. It may be reviewed from time to time in agreement with the job holder. The job holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Mettis Aerospace.

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Sick pay

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