About CW Fletcher & Sons Ltd:
With engineering expertise which has been refined over 130 years, CW Fletcher continues to innovate and be market leaders in complex engineering. Working hard to expand and develop, and using cutting edge technologies, we strive to offer the best solutions to every engineering challenge we encounter and exceed your expectations with our manufacturing solutions.
Why work for us?
From our background as a family run company we strongly believe that our people matter, and we pride ourselves on the wide ranging benefits, policies and initiatives which are offered to all of our employees. From apprenticeship schemes, to graduate schemes or just self-improvement, we are here to help you progress.
We are always looking for people to help us improve, and so if you are self-motivated, driven, honest, innovative and have a good moral compass, come and talk to us. An amazing opportunity has become available at CW Fletcher & Sons Ltd.
How will you make an impact?
The successful applicant will be responsible for machining sensitive aerospace and nuclear components in line with the Master Production Schedule. The candidate must have experience in aerospace machining and be able to work alone or as part of a team.
Benefits:
- 35 days annual holiday entitlement
- Westfield Healthcare
- Onsite Parking
- Pension Scheme
- Death in Service
- Company Sick Pay
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manual turn work to tight tolerance +/-0.05mm across up to 1m diameter, small batch work, predominantly fixture based in a wide range of aerospace materials such as Jethete, Titanium and Nickel based alloys.
- Ability to learn multiple machines within the business - turning, vertical milling, radial arm + pillar drills and honing machines. Setting and operating 4 jaw chuck.
- Understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Use overhead crane for fixture transportation – Training will be given.
- Understand and be able to follow Batch Card and Standard Working Instructions.
- Cover holidays and capacity issue with overtime when required.
- Work alongside engineering team on new products and improvements
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- Experience in machining sensitive or critical aerospace components.
- Experience in self inspection and recording results of produced components, using vernier callipers, internal and external micrometres etc.
- Demonstrate a good level of numeracy / literacy.
- Demonstrate the ability to use multiple control systems.
Essential Requirements:
- Excellent understanding of tooling and wear
- Ability to work part of a team or individually.
- Effective communication skills.
- Understanding of how to follow SWI & procedures.
- Have a questioning attitude to improvements and 5’s
- You should relish a challenge and have a can-do-attitude.
- A strong work ethic
Shift Pattern:
Days/Nights
Equality and Diversity:
CW Fletcher recognise the need for a diverse workforce and we are committed to equal opportunities in employment.
CW Fletcher employees and candidates who apply to work with us will be treated fairly and valued equally. All job requirements fit the needs of the business and those who work in it, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethic or national origin, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.
GDPR:
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a mandatory requirement for all businesses that handle and process data within the European Union and is enforced in the UK by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). GDPR aims at all employees particular those who have access to any personal data are fully aware of and abide by their duties and responsibilities under the Regulation. Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.19-£24.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Machinist: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
