Machinist Manufacturer

Machinist Manufacturer

Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
£30,137 per annum
5% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, BUPA, Dental

Skills: CNC turning, Winding, Milling, Drilling, ISO 9001/AS9100, Studer Grind, HAAS, NLX

At Safran Electrical & Power, we recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment. We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. In addition to supporting the next generation of traditional aircraft, we are also working to support new VTol (Vertical Take-off and landing) products, light jets and urban mobility solutions that will revolutionise the way we fly.

If you want to help deliver this future, we are looking for enthusiastic and creative people to join our team.

The UK Safran Electrical & Power team has expertise in designing and developing electrical systems comprising generators, power conversion, distribution and control, with developing expertise in electric motors for aircraft propulsion.

As a Machinist Manufacturer at Safran Electrical & Power you will utilise the latest technology to machine parts for use in electrical motors and generators to be fitted into commercial and military aircraft. You will use a variety of different equipment including micrometres, height & air gauges, fixtures, pneumatic tools and other manual hand tools. You will realise and resolve problems involving tooling, materials, programs, equipment and parts, recommending solutions in consultation with the engineering team.

The Role

· Use both manual and CNC machines to machine parts for use in electrical motors and generators.

· Ability to use a multitude of hand tools including screw drivers, pliers, torque wrenches, pneumatic tools and other manual hand tools.

· Take precise measurements using a multitude of equipment including micrometres, height gauges and air gauges.

· Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to work area and processes.

· Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures.

· Ability to manually handle products weighing up to 25kg, using lift aides where appropriate.

Desirable Experience

We are looking for candidates with a range of skills and experience, but we’re also keen to help people grow and develop in this role. If you have some or all of the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Manual machining experience required.
• Preferred experience of Studer Grind, HAAS or NLX.
• Operating CNC machines changing tooling, programs and setups.
• Experience working in a high quality control and compliance environment.
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Evidence of written English at interview stage. This will be through providing certification of a formal English or technical qualification studied in the UK or overseas in English. If this cannot be provided you will be required to complete and pass an online SHL English comprehension test as part of the interview process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,137.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9GT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person