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Contractor - Machinist

Employer
Meggitt PLC
Location
UK, Fareham
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
3 Nov 2022

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.

Role Summary

The ideal candidate will be fully trained and capable of programming, setting and operating a Siemens controlled 3 or 5 Axis machine predominantly making small to medium batch sizes. Typically including being self-motivated, being able to run 2 machines and working on their own. Due to the type of work you will need to have excellent tooling knowledge and the ability to ensure cutting strategy suits production. With a high attention to detail this role will require an engineer that is used to working to tight tolerances.

Core Responsibilities

  • Understands all Health and Safety requirements when working in a machine shop environment and can demonstrate an understanding of MSDS, COSHH, PUWER and Risk Assessments
  • Skilled person, conversant with all aspects of manual machining including, but not limited to, turning, milling, grinding and bench work
  • Specialist in CNC machining techniques and in particular running of Vertical machining centres
  • Competent in setting and operation of various types of CNC machines
  • Competent in all quality measuring methods including, but not limited to, micrometres, Vernier's and shadowgraph
  • Understanding and commitment to 6S principles
  • Willing to work Different Shift Patterns


Skills, Knowledge & Attirubutes

Qualifications
  • Ideally NVQ Lvl 4, ONC or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical Engineering based subject, however machining experience will be taken into consideration for any applications that do not meet this criteria.
  • Good relevant and demonstrable experience will be considered in the absence of formal qualifications


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