CNC Machinist

Safran Nacelles is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and support of aircraft nacelles, serving some of the world''s leading aerospace programmes. We are looking for a skilled Composites Machining & Hand Routing Technician to join our manufacturing team in Burnley.

CNC Machinist
Burnley
37 Hours | Monday-Friday | Shifts (6-2, 2-10 and Nights)
On-site

This is your opportunity to work with advanced aerospace materials and components in a highly regulated manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

- 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays (Role dependant)
- 25 days'' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
- 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
- Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month (Role dependant)
- 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
- Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (Role Dependant)
- Excellent training, education, and development schemes
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
- Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
- Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
- Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

If you''re an experienced machinist or composite technician looking for your next challenge in aerospace manufacturing, we''d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity
As a Composites Machining & Hand Routing Technician, you will manufacture, machine, trim, rout, and finish composite and metallic aerospace components to the highest standards of quality, safety, and delivery performance.
Working within our Composite & Sheet Metal Components team, you will combine CNC machining expertise with hand routing and finishing skills to deliver high-quality aerospace products that meet engineering and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations
- Operate CNC machining centres to manufacture and finish aerospace components.
- Perform hand routing, trimming, drilling, sanding, and finishing operations.
- Work with a variety of materials including Carbon Fibre Composites, Aluminium, Steel, and Titanium.
- Set up and adjust tooling, fixtures, templates, and machining equipment.
- Select appropriate cutting tools and machining parameters.
- Carry out routine machine checks and basic preventative maintenance activities.

Quality & Compliance
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Conduct in-process inspections using measuring equipment.
- Ensure components meet engineering, customer, and quality requirements.
- Complete production documentation and manufacturing records accurately.
- Support right-first-time manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Health, Safety & Teamwork
- Follow company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S.
- Identify and escalate quality, safety, and process concerns.
- Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively across the Composite & Sheet Metal Components team.

Key Performance Measures
- Safety compliance
- Product quality and right-first-time performance
- Productivity and output targets
- On-time delivery
- Scrap and rework reduction
- Compliance with engineering and quality requirements
- Continuous improvement contribution

Essential Skills & Experience

- Time-served apprenticeship in Machining, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. (NVQ Level 3 Minimum)
- CNC machining experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using hand routing, trimming, drilling, and finishing tools.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
- Strong practical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of machining processes and safe working practices.

Desirable Skills & Experience

- Experience working with composite materials.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and standards.
- Experience using verniers, micrometres, gauges, and templates.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Continuous improvement experience.