Key responsibilities and duties:

• To carry out precision machining of gas turbine engine components to meet repair scheme specifications, quality and production schedule requirements;
• To be able to inspect own work;
• To manufacture/ modify fixtures and tooling for the Machine Shop and any other departments as required;
• To assist production engineering with tool, fixture & jig designs & implement these into repair & overhaul procedures;
• Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, health and safety procedures, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulations;
• Complete all documents related to the work being performed;
• Set-up, machine, check and carry out final inspection of work (or production tooling), in accordance with approved documentation / data;
• Ensure machine tools, production tooling, holding devices and equipment are safe and satisfactory to use, rectifying any unsafe conditions within the jobholder’s capability;
• Manufacture of small component details (sleeves, etc.) in accordance with detail part drawings;
• Provide technical guidance and assistance of custom tooling & equipment throughout the plant, including design changes and review of all Tool Service Bulletins;
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on machine tools, as defined in machine preventative maintenance log books; and
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Competencies:

Core: 

Essential

• Team Worker that has the ability to fully interact with other team members 

• Ability to manage priorities in a busy working environment, and follow a given production schedule.

• Excellent communication skills required both written and verbal. 
• Able to read, write and carry out calculations accurately. Knowledge of Geometry and Trigonometry advantageous.
• Ability to provide advice as a subject matter expert.

Desirable

Functional: 

Essential

• Completion of indentured apprenticeship or BTEC equivalent in mechanical engineering, machinist or tool maker. 
• Good level of secondary education. Able to read, write and carry out calculations accurately. Knowledge of Geometry and Trigonometry advantageous.
• Relevant and proven machining experience, preferably (but not essentially) from and Aerospace environment. 
• Experienced in jig-boring, milling, turning, grinding (cylindrical preferred), and bench fitting.
• Ability to read and use precision measuring equipment 
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings, both modern and older standards. 
• Able to read, follow and action approved machining and inspection in accordance with approved information and procedures.
• Familiarity with metric and imperial measurement.
• Able to select work-holding devices, set-up and operate machine tools competently 
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of Navixa ERP system.

Organisational Relationships:

• Responsible individual who can build upon building a relationship with customer and suppliers. Requires full co-operation across and within other business departments
• Completion of indentured apprenticeship or BTEC equivalent in mechanical engineering, machinist or tool maker. 
• Suitable engineering qualification
• Human Factors
• Previous experience within an aerospace MRO environment

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

Essential   

Desirable

Experience:

Desirable

This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager.