CNC Grinding Machinist

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The Role:
Fundamental to this role is being able to competently set and operate CNC Grinding machines. The Grinding machinist will be required to work to tight tolerances and be able to check work/parts produced meet the required standard. You must be able to work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will have operated as a CNC grinding machinist in an engineering machine shop environment for an extensive period of time and is comfortable operating both cylindrical and surface grinders.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and productively load and safely operate a range of CNC grinding machines ensuring that down time is minimised.

• Able to run multiple machines / set-ups (multi task).

• 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.

• 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.

Work Authorisation:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Fully skilled, time-served grinding machinist

• Experience of Studer cylindrical grinders is essential.

• Experience of both cylindrical and surface grinding is desirable.

• 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.

• Able to train and mentor others.

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

• FLT licence desirable.

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

• 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

• Able to work shifts.

Vaccination Requirements:

Boeing is implementing new requirements for employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation based on local legislation in several countries. Please refer here for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements, and timelines based on location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.