Main function of job:

Responsible for the safe and accurate machining of metallic components using manual lathes, manual mills, and finishing equipment. Ensures all work complies with engineering drawings, internal documentation, and aerospace-quality standards, while maintaining rigorous traceability and supporting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment following all Health & Safety procedures.
• Work to customer/[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] drawings, job cards, and process sheets to meet tight tolerances.
• Conduct precision inspections using manual measurement tools.
• Maintain complete and accurate traceability documentation.
• Support MRB, NCR, and audit activities.
• Follow calibration and equipment control processes.
• Machine and finish components within planned times.
• Escalate delays, risks, or material issues impacting OTD.
• Align priorities with production demands through coordination with the Leading Hand.
• Support throughput improvement by maintaining machine uptime.
• Maintaining test sheets/routing for each component to ensure product / batch traceability
• Minimise scrap, rework, and waste through efficient work practices and following process.
• Complete TPM routines to protect tooling and machine life.
• Use consumables responsibly and report tooling needs.
• Support improvement activities aimed at reducing machining hours and improving repeatability.

Expected Standards

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Follow risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area (5S).
• Use and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Report safety concerns, hazards, or faulty equipment immediately.

Tools/Equipment Used

• Manual Lathe
• Manual Mills
• Surface Grinding
• Bead Blaster
• Micro Blaster
• Rumbling