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Job Title
Skilled Sliding Head Lathe Machinist – AM/PM
Reporting To
Cell Leader (Machinist)
Work Schedule
Onsite – Tewkesbury, GBR
Moog Commercial Aircraft Group is looking for an experienced Sliding Head Lathe Setter who’s ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role. You’ll be an essential part of a high performing manufacturing cell, ensuring production targets are achieved and that every component meets strict quality standards.
This position offers a competitive basic salary, a shift allowance, and an excellent benefits package, along with strong long-term career development opportunities.
Shift Pattern
Two-week rotating AM/PM shifts. AM: Mon–Thu 6:00am–2:15pm; Fri 6:15am–11:45am. PM: Mon–Tue 2:00pm–9:15pm; Wed–Thu 2:00pm–9:30pm; Fri 11:30am–7:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Setup and operate a range of Sliding Head Lathes
- Engage in daily problem solving and assist in driving enhancements to the manufacturing processes
- Carry out inspection checks using a variety of manual and automated metrology equipment
- Conduct self-inspections and complete necessary quality audits to obtain self-certification inspection stamps
- Work from approved engineering drawings, inspection plans, and shop documentation, accurately recording required data
- Adopt and implement lean manufacturing principles in line with Moog’s standards
- Maintenance: Perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery as per company policy
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 3 years experience setting Sliding Head lathes
- A recognized apprenticeship in machining or a related field
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to work to extremely tight tolerances and have a perfectionist’s mentality to quality
- Proficient in inspecting components with diverse manual and automated metrology equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy
- Demonstrate daily problem solving skills and overcome challenges through the effective use of your own initiative
- The ability to read and interpret a range of different manufacturing drawings for complex components working in both metric and imperial
- A good understanding of GD&T principles
- A positive attitude towards lean manufacturing tools and techniques, including 5S
We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.
In Return Moog Can Offer You
You’ll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Access to mental health support and expert financial advice
- Free parking, access to electric car charging, and onsite gym
- Generous Life Assurance
- Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%
- Employee Share Option
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision
At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.
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