CNC Machinist
Burnley
37 Hours | Monday-Friday | Shifts (6-2, 2-10 and Nights)
On-site
Join Safran Nacelles
Safran Nacelles is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and support of aircraft nacelles, serving some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. We are looking for a skilled Composites Machining & Hand Routing Technician to join our manufacturing team in Burnley.
This is your opportunity to work with advanced aerospace materials and components in a highly regulated manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
The Opportunity
As a Composites Machining & Hand Routing Technician, you will manufacture, machine, trim, rout, and finish composite and metallic aerospace components to the highest standards of quality, safety, and delivery performance.
Working within our Composite & Sheet Metal Components team, you will combine CNC machining expertise with hand routing and finishing skills to deliver high-quality aerospace products that meet engineering and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations
- Operate CNC machining centres to manufacture and finish aerospace components.
- Perform hand routing, trimming, drilling, sanding, and finishing operations.
- Work with a variety of materials including Carbon Fibre Composites, Aluminium, Steel, and Titanium.
- Set up and adjust tooling, fixtures, templates, and machining equipment.
- Select appropriate cutting tools and machining parameters.
- Carry out routine machine checks and basic preventative maintenance activities.
Quality & Compliance
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Conduct in-process inspections using measuring equipment.
- Ensure components meet engineering, customer, and quality requirements.
- Complete production documentation and manufacturing records accurately.
- Support right-first-time manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Health, Safety & Teamwork
- Follow company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S.
- Identify and escalate quality, safety, and process concerns.
- Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively across the Composite & Sheet Metal Components team.
Key Performance Measures
- Safety compliance
- Product quality and right-first-time performance
- Productivity and output targets
- On-time delivery
- Scrap and rework reduction
- Compliance with engineering and quality requirements
- Continuous improvement contribution
