About Us
Barnes Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the Barnes Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Limited and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.
1 week rotation on shifts
Dayshift 07:00 - 15:00 (Mon-Fri)
Backshift 15:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Thu) 15:00 - 22:00 (Fri)
Nightshift 23:00 – 07:00 (Mon-Thur)
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines
Interpret Engineering drawings, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements
Interpret work instructions.
Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to maintain tolerances
Identify, select and set up tooling for operations being performed.
Operate multiple machine tools and operations.
Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections.
Visually inspects final components.
Uses precision measuring instruments & gauging devices and performs various quality inspection type procedures to include dimensional verification.
Assumes responsibility for quality and functionality.
Adhere to all policies and procedures.
Maintain a team focused work environment.
Responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness of working area.
Ability to work rotating Day/Back/Night shifts.
Seek out and identify Continuous Improvement opportunities.
Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduced setup times and improve productivity.
Job Requirements
Proven experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
Strong understanding of G-code and CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain).
Self-directed
Promotes diversity of ideas
Able to manage multiple priorities with a bias towards action and speed
Customer focused
Constantly displays integrity and respect
Actively engages in discussions and openly supports team decisions
Maintain a positive attitude in order to positively influence the process improvement activities throughout the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Be time served in a machining discipline
Previous experience in similar industry is preferable (Aerospace)
Proven experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC Milling machines with various controls including Fanuc, Mazatrol & Heidenheim
Must be self-motivated and possess facilitation skills to be used in a team setting
Prior experience with precision inspection equipment
Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances
Benefits
33 days annual leave
Company Pension
Company Sick Pay
Healthcare cash back plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance 3 x annual salary
On-site parking
Free flu jags
Entrepreneurial and supportive company culture
Barnes Aerospace Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnes Aerospace Ltd is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 ("Export Laws"). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.