Machine Shop Operator

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Machine Shop Operator

Reporting To:

Manager, Manufacturing

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR

Moog Aircraft Group is looking for an apprentice-trained, experienced Machine Shop Operator at our facility based in Wolverhampton. At Moog, we're focused on the customer and for us, this means designing complex mechanical products that are often bespoke and high-profile. Our Machinists work to exceptionally close tolerance, an essential requirement of the aerospace industry

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, and operate both manual honing/lapping stations and Auto-honing , Auto- lapping equipment

• Perform first-off inspections and complete necessary quality documentation.

• Measure finished parts using precision tools like air gauges, bore micrometers and roundness check machines

• Capability and competent in setting up and using machine tools

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications

• Proven experience in a machine shop environment

• Competent in setting up and using machine tools

Key Experience:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.

• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role, ideally within the aerospace industry.

• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and appropriate tooling.

• Strong competency with high-accuracy measuring instruments and surface finish comparators.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and process improvement techniques.

• Proficiency in using relevant inspection techniques/equipment to achieve drawing tolerances.

• Over 5 years experience on manual honing /lapping equipment