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Skilled Machinist / CNC Setter & Operator – Aerospace Engineering
Location: Rochford, Essex
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:45am – 4:30pm (37-hour week)
Looking to take the next step in your CNC engineering career? We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Setter/Operator to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in Rochford. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist who is keen to expand their skillset by learning centreless grinding while working within a precision engineering environment.
Working as part of the production team and reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and operating a variety of CNC and second-operation machinery, producing high-quality components to demanding aerospace standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Set and operate CNC machines and a range of second-operation equipment.
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Learn and develop skills in centreless grinding as part of your daily role.
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Operate equipment including grinders, drill banks, part markers, deburring equipment, depitching presses and torque testers.
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Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
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Read engineering drawings and manufacture components to 0.5 tolerances.
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Confidently use micrometres and precision measuring equipment.
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Help minimise scrap and improve production efficiency.
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Complete daily maintenance and production documentation.
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Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
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Work in line with aerospace quality standards and health & safety procedures.
About You
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Skilled CNC Setter/Operator with experience in a precision engineering environment.
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Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
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Willing to learn centreless grinding and develop new machining skills.
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Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Experienced working with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.
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Confident working to tight tolerances and using micrometres.
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Experience with grinding or thread rolling would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Reliable, quality-focused and a strong team player with excellent attention to detail.
What's on Offer
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Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience.
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37-hour working week across Monday to Thursday – enjoy every Friday off.
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16 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
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Pension scheme.
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Health Cash Plan.
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Life Assurance.
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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Employee shopping discounts.
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Ongoing training and career development, including centreless grinding.
If you're an experienced CNC Engineer looking to broaden your skills within the aerospace sector and join a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply todayDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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