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 & 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, & 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)
- Risk Assessments
- Safe systems of work
- Housekeeping 5S
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
- Minimise scrap
- 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
- Ambassador for Mettis Aerospace
Performance Measures
KPI’s / PI’s in line with accountabilities as agreed at PDR
Experience and Qualifications
- Experience with CNC machine tools (Heidenhain, Fanuc or Mazatrol controls)
Values and Behaviours
– Mutual Respect – we value everyone
– 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 Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Redditch
Pay: £14 - £16 per hour, plus shift allowance
Scheduled Hours: Weekday nights – Monday - Thursday
Benefits:
Pension: 3% Employer & 5% Employee contribution
Employee benefits, rewards, and wellbeing platform (Perkbox)
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Bereavement leave
Company events
Employee referral programme
Sick pay (after probationary period)
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.
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount