JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title CNC Turner
Department Bush Manufacturing
Industry Aerospace - Landing Gear MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
Location Hayes
Reporting To Production Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled CNC Turner to support the manufacture and overhaul of precision aircraft components within a landing gear Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment. The role involves machining high-precision bushes, sleeves, and related components in compliance with company procedures and aerospace regulatory standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
⦁ Manufacture aircraft bushes and related components to tight tolerance limits in accordance with company procedures, including OHM, CMM, and SOPM requirements.
⦁ Operate two- and three-axis CNC lathes equipped with Fanuc controls.
⦁ Program CNC machines (Fanuc) where required to support production efficiency and accuracy.
⦁ Interpret and work from detailed engineering and technical drawings.
⦁ Use imperial measuring equipment to ensure precision and compliance with specifications.
⦁ Manufacture components such as bushes, sleeves, and nuts for aircraft systems, including:
⦁ Landing gear systems
⦁ Flap and track systems
⦁ Perform rework and overhaul of aircraft components in line with MRO standards.
⦁ Ensure all tasks are carried out using the company Integrated Quality Management System.
⦁ Maintain accurate records, including the Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
⦁ Support training and mentoring of other personnel where qualified and required.
⦁ Adhere to all company safety, quality, and environmental procedures and regulations.
⦁ Demonstrate awareness and compliance with environmental responsibilities and company policies.
Education and Qualifications
⦁ Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
⦁ Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.
Experience and Knowledge
⦁ Aerospace background not essential but would be preferred.
⦁ Experience in two and three axis CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
⦁ Experience of CNC programming.
Personal Qualities
⦁ Team player with proven ability to manage, lead and provide guidance.
⦁ Excellent communication skills and able to work within a matrix environment.
⦁ Good organisational skills with strong planning and operational execution.
⦁ Excellent planning, problem solving, organisation and administration skills.
⦁ Able to turn vision into strategy and execute.
⦁ Decision maker, analysing for root causes rather than presenting the problem.
⦁ Self-motivated with a flexible approach.
⦁ Able to engage others and develop their potential with confident decision-making skills.
Direct Reports
⦁ No direct reports.
Working Conditions
⦁ Full time shift based role - 37.5 hours per week.
⦁ Ability to work shifts (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00).
⦁ Flexibility in working hours required, including potential weekend overtime.
⦁ The role requires an understanding of manual handling.
⦁ The position involves the use of complex machinery.
⦁ Ability to keep working area clean and tidy to a 5S standard.
Additional Requirements
⦁ Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
⦁ Mandatory training will be required.
⦁ Physical requirements:
⦁ The role requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods with regular breaks.
⦁ The position involves lifting heavy aircraft components.
Interested in this position?
If interested, please reach out for more information about this position:
Max Hawkins |
Callum Wallis |
Response Personnel - Recruitment Agency
