Skilled Machinist

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United Kingdom Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Position Role Type: Onsite Our solutions support the modern flight experience for millions of travellers and military personnel worldwide. With products on nearly every aircraft in the sky—ranging from emergency power generation systems to advanced cabin pressure controls and quieter engines—our Power & Controls division is shaping the future of aviation. We value innovative thinking and are committed to integrity, performance, and customer satisfaction. What You Will Do Day to day running of 5 axis machine centre (Doosan, Mazak & Matsuura) The machining of complex aluminium and stainless fabrications Aid the setting up and proving out of programs with Engineers Support and manage the machine tooling to best achieve drawing tolerances Carry out dimensional checks using the designated tools as defined by each program and Op sheet Set up and run programs in accordance with the Op sheets and Program specifications Escalate any issues, errors or concerns immediately to the Line Manager Any other duties as required by your line manager Support CORE and keep up excellent housekeeping practices Shifts: This role requires flexibility to work in rotating shifts: Morning: 6:00 AM–1:45 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 6:00 AM–12:00 PM (Friday). Afternoon: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 12:15 PM–5:15 PM (Friday). There may be a possibility of moving to night shifts. Ample notice will be provided if required. What You Will Learn Professional Development : Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported. Experience : Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands-on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry. Experience We Prefer: Recognized engineering apprenticeship e.g. City & Guilds/ BTEC Level 3 or equivalent Good level of numeracy and literacy Good level of IT skills Skills & Certifications: Setting & operating Various machine centre’s Vertical 5 axis machine centres – Doosan, Matsuura & Mazak would be ideal Mazak Intergrex (Tilting ‘B’ Axis) experience Aerospace or Oil & Gas background favourable Self-Inspection Various measuring/ inspection techniques PC Dmis knowledge advantageous – CMM operating Knowledge of machining Aluminium & Stainless fabrications Understanding of adaptive machining – Renishaw probing essential What We Offer: 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 public holidays. 4.5 Day Working Week Competitive compensation package. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Support for professional fees. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan. Employee discounts. Work/life balance programs. Wellness programs. Employee recognition schemes. Referral bonus program. Free on-site parking. Death-in-service benefit. Generous employer-contribution pension scheme. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms