Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists on behalf of our client GKN Aerospace (https://www.gknaerospace.com/).
* There are night shift roles available at GKN Filton and day shift roles at GKN Western Approach (near Severn Beach).
* All roles are 6 months initially, but highly likely to be long-term rolling contract/temporary to permanent.
Candidate Requirements
* Candidates MUST have LEVEL 3 qualifications - (include NVQ or City & Guilds) or apprenticeship - proof of certs will be required.
* If you do not have Level 3 qualifications or apprenticeship and no prior CNC experience, the client will not be able to consider you
Rates
NIGHT SHIFT – FILTON
* £26.77 PAYE per hour standard Nights, any overtime paid at the following:
* Sunday to Friday overtime paid at £30.65 per hour
* Saturday overtime paid at £34.14 per hour
* When Stamp Obtained (usually after 12 weeks) standard rate increases to £27.86 per hour, any overtime paid at the following:
* Overtime Sunday to Friday £31.90 per hour
* Saturday Overtime £35.53 per hour
Hours (Night Shift – Filton)
* The role involves working Nightshift which would involve working on the following shift pattern:
* First 17 weeks - Sunday, Monday & Tuesday (7pm-7am each day)
* Second 17 Weeks - Wednesday, Thursday Friday (7pm-7am each day)
* Rotated every 17 weeks
* Candidates will be working Core Days for the first few weeks before going onto night shift
DAY SHIFT – WESTERN APPROACH
* 7 day fortnight pattern (see info below)
* £23.59 PAYE per hour standard rising to £24.64 PAYE per hour when training stamp approved (approx 12 weeks)
* Overtime rates:
* Overtime during the week paid at £27.65 PAYE rising to £28.88 PAYE when training stamp approved
* Overtime during the weekend paid at £36.86 PAYE rising to £38.50 when training stamp approved
Shift Pattern
* 7 day fortnight shift pattern - 40.25 hours per week (average over 2 weeks)
* Week 1:
* Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 06:00–18:00
* Week 2:
* Wednesday and Thursday – 06:00–18:00 (occasionally 07:00–19:00)
* Core Days Training Period (1–2 weeks):
* Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:00
Purpose
* To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials, using the latest technology CNC machinery which meets aircraft design drawing requirements.
Duties
* Manufacture, machine, measure, test and assemble aircraft components from composite and metallic materials, up to 15m in length, which are fully traceable, using automated machinery.
* Use of CNC rout machines, 5 Axis Zimmerman drilling and fettling gantry machines and jigged vacuum fixtures
* Machining of parts aircraft parts to drawing specification
* Checking of parts using conventional equipment including height gauges
* Micrometers, vernier, calipers to meet required specification
* Working to engineering drawings
* Manufacturing to defined high tolerances
* Manually or mechanically move components to ensure the effective flow of production within the cell
* Use of Renishaw probing equipment.
* Use of cutter tool setting equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Apprenticeship or equivalent (Modern Apprenticeship will have NVQ 3) or 4 Year Apprenticeship City and Guilds Level 3 or higher
* If EU Country Certs tend to be 3 Year or longer in a Technical College with the third Year completed on a shop floor (Certs must have an English Translation prior to submission to the Client)
* Experience of loading and setting fixtures and tooling in CNC machines.
* Ideally with Siemens 840D control system experience.
* Ideally have 3 – 5 years’ experience on either CNC Machines.
* Understanding of aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
* Self-motivated and with good communication skills.
* Able to work in small teams led by Process Team Leaders.
* Served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant experience in composite or aircraft environment.
* Embrace lean manufacture, waste reduction and improvement initiatives
* Work in accordance with Health & Safety requirements, including relevant risk, COSHH and safe systems of work.
* Undertake training in advanced composite manufacturing techniques & processes.
What These Roles Offer
* Long term ongoing contracts
* Work with modern aerospace CNC machinery
* Competitive pay with strong overtime rates
* Training and development opportunities
* Opportunity to contribute to major global aircraft programmes