CNC Setter Operator

Job description

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

The purpose of this role is manufacture of machined components by setting and operating CNC lathes and various 3 & 5 axis vertical machining centres. Maintain quality through routine in process checks and adherence to all HSE requirements as per defined standards.

Key Responsibilities will include:
*Download programs from the file server
*Setup CNC tooling assemblies and maintain tool management system
*Setup and run CNC machining centres
*Prove out new NPI programs
*Use Vernier's, thread gauges, plug gauges and other inspection equipment to monitor tolerance requirements as defined in the engineering data.
*Perform daily / weekly maintenance tasks in accordance with machine centre maintenance plan
*Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
*Participate in continuous improvement activities
*Complete all necessary paper work as required.
*Routine machine side OEE data entry
*Work with production manager & programming team to seek opportunities to improve processes and reduce cycle times
*Support team colleagues
*Maintain good housekeeping in accordance with 5S processes and practices
*Take responsibility for quality of own output
*Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by your production manager.

Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.

We focus on:

Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
* We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!

Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.

Desired profile

Indentured apprentice or equivalent modern apprenticeship, experienced in setting and running 3 axis & 5 axis vertical machining centres and CNC lathes.
NVQ Level 2+3 mechanical engineering
B-Tec national diploma mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Ability to use a wide range of IMTE to facilitate inspection of completed components.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!


As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working.

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.

About Safran UK

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.