CNC Machinist

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a CNC Machinist

24/7 shift pattern - 12hours days and nights

**Job location**: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.

Unionised site - works in partnership with Unite the Union.

Perks and Benefits

A company culture that promotes work life balance

Access to mental health support

Business performance related bonus

Career development opportunities

Commitment to continued learning and development

Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc

Long Service Awards

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service

Free parking

Essential Responsibilities

The jobholder is responsible for setting and operating machine/machines and loading various tooling along with materials associated with the various components manufactured.

The Jobholder reports the Production Team Leader or Supervisor who allocates work on a daily basis. The jobholder is required to work on own initiative with little supervision other than to take priority work from the Line manager as required

The jobholder is responsible for machining components to specification and customer requirements using detailed drawings and layouts which requires a degree of concentration. Failure to ensure the correct set up of tooling and component may result in poor quality, reprocessing and scrap at a cost to the business.

The jobholder is required to ensure the tooling being loaded is fit for purpose and it is their responsibility to advise on or change them when necessary. The jobholder is also responsible for maintaining the metal working fluid levels and disposing of them as per company guidelines.

The job requires the setup of the correct tools and components according to approved layouts and to load the correct programme and requires a degree of decision making and judgement in order to produce parts to customer specification and standard. Failure to do so may result in poor quality, reprocessing and scrap at a cost to the business.

The jobholder is responsible for reporting all component / machine non-conformances using the appropriate forms to the Team Leader or Quality Inspector.

The jobholder does not have quantifiable targets other than to complete the tasks in a timely fashion according to the job card.

Position Requirements

**Academic**:
The job requires a basic level of education, numeracy and literacy.

The job requires the jobholder to have undergone a time served recognised engineering apprenticeship and / or undertaken a recognised qualification in performing machine operations.

**Experience**:
The jobholder should have been certified to operate over head cranes or be willing to be trained in this area.

The job requires the jobholder to be able to operate the CNC computer control centre and be able to load the appropriate programme.

The job requires the jobholder to undergo specific training on new CNC machines or new product packages as required.

The job requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings and the use of calibration and measuring equipment.

Other skills/Abilities

**Skills/Abilities/Personal Attributes**:
The jobholder should have been certified to operate over head cranes or be willing to be trained in this area.

The job requires the jobholder to be able to operate the CNC computer control centre and be able to load the appropriate programme.

The job requires the jobholder to undergo specific training on new CNC machines or new product packages as required.

The job requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings and the use of calibration and measuring equipment.

**About us**:
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team