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Manufacturing Technician - Machining (Turning / Milling)
Sector: Aviation
Role: Manual Skilled
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Description
Manufacturing Technician - Machining (Turning / Milling)
Full Time
Solihull
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician - Machining (Turning / Milling) to join us within the Rolls-Royce Control Systems facility in Solihull, Birmingham.
You will work as part of our Hydromechanical Valves production team and play a critical role in the production of high-precision components for our Civil and Defence Aerospace businesses, ensuring components are of the highest standard, ensuring safety, customer quality and on-time delivery following established working processes and quality procedures.
You will report directly to the Production Leaders within the business.
What you will be doing:
In this role you will operate, maintain, and optimise advanced machining equipment to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. In addition, you will:
* Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining equipment. These will include 3 & 9-axis CNC lathes.
* Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and working instructions to produce components to exact tolerances.
* Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, CMM's) to ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce quality standards.
* Identify and help implement improvements to machining processes whilst collaborating with our Manufacturing Engineers to enhance productivity, reduce waste and improve component quality.
* Collaborate with engineering, machine maintenance teams and team leaders to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during production.
* Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance activities to optimise performance of machining equipment.
* Be vigilant and highlight any concerns with product, material and measurement equipment which may affect customer quality or safety standards.
* Adhere to Rolls-Royce quality standards and aerospace industry regulations.
* Document production data, inspection results and non-conformances accurately, prioritising product safety.
* Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, production staff, team leaders and production managers to achieve production targets and solve problems.
Who we're looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the applicable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has:
* Machining experience; 3 / 9 axis CNC lathes or 5-axis mill-turn machining centres. Milling experience is desirable.
* NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline including completing a time-served recognised apprenticeship* or equivalent experience.
* Experience in manufacturing operations & production environment.
* Able to work to technical instructions and adhere to fixed process and quality standards.
* Confident in interpreting engineering drawings.
* Knowledge & experience of a wide range of inspection techniques.
*Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.
Job Category: Factory Staff
Posting Date: 19 Feb 2025; 00:02
Posting End Date: 03 Mar 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr