CNC Machinist

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
In-Office
Aerospace • Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
CNC Machinist

Company:

Boeing United Kingdom Limited

At Boeing Sheffield we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading manufacturer of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for today and tomorrow.

Here at Boeing Sheffield, we celebrate a culture around the Boeing Production System—our unique way of transforming our lean Production System to align the site’s culture on safety, quality and continuous improvement. This culture engages our employees because their thoughts, ideas, and talents are valued.

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:

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

  • Set-up / changeover and or operate a range of Mill-turn/ Twin Turret / Grinder 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.

  • Adhere to company procedure at all times.

  • To support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required.

  • To 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.

  • To 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)

  • A strong working knowledge of cutting tool setting and applications and competent with the use of complex fixtures.

  • Used to working to tight tolerances in a wide range of materials.

  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Able to troubleshoot machining processes and work under own initiative.

  • Train and mentor other machinists / apprentices on site.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Comfortable working within an ISO 9001 controlled environment

  • Experience of working in a dynamic sub-contract machining environment.

  • FLT license desirable.

  • Ability to reduce setup time and machining through process improvements.

  • Understands and can perform workshift and tool wear compensation / offsets.

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. (Ability to apply concepts such as trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations).

  • Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.

  • Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills.

  • Experience of Aerospace machining and AS9100 requirements is desirable, other highly regulated industries will also be considered (medical, nuclear, automotive etc).

  • Good level of numeracy and literacy

  • Good level of IT skills.

Typical Education/Experience

Time served machinist, with experience of CNC machines or a HNC qualified machinist.

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

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Night Shift (United Kingdom)

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