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CNC Machinist
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
At Boeing Sheffield we engage the talent, pride and passion of people to be the leading manufacturer of flight critical, complex machined hardware to all of Boeing Commercial Airplanes for today and tomorrow.
We are looking for CNC Machinists, reporting into the Operations Manager, to join one of our Shift teams that will be fully engaged and adaptable, will be team players and problem solvers, and will be excellent communicators.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Set-up / changeover and or operate a range of Mill-turn/ Twin Turret, Grinding or Sliding head machines and machining centers by installing and adjusting work holding, tooling and tool wear offsets. Efficiently and productively load and safely operate a range of CNC machines ensuring that down time is minimised. Able to run multiple machines / set-ups (multi task). Recognise, deploy, and properly use inserts, work holding, and tooling. Efficient identification of production process tool wear and the timely adjustment, replacement of worn, broken or damaged cutting tools. Verify programs and settings using a range of measuring / inspection equipment and apply appropriate adjustments to ensure that component quality is maintained. Provide timely feedback to the Line Manager on issues and any recommendations for process and/or quality improvement. Routinely electronically register and record all process operations on all machine tools being used and maintain results daily. Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the machining section. Ensure that daily / weekly / monthly maintenance tasks are carried out as required. Maintain a high level of housekeeping. Adhere to company procedure at all times. To support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required. To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time to support the business within the various production areas, manufacturing facilities or elsewhere as may be required. To take a responsible and proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental risks in relation to your own role and to control the risks or report them to the management team as appropriate. Train and mentor other machinists / apprentices on site.
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Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Time-served engineer with significant experience of setting and operating CNC machines Good level of numeracy and literacy Good level of IT skills. Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills. Understands and can perform workshift and tool wear compensation / offsets. Able to read and interpret engineering drawings Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. (Ability to apply concepts such as trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations). Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Used to working to tight tolerances in a wide range of materials. A strong working knowledge of cutting tool setting and applications and competent with the use of complex fixtures. Able to troubleshoot machining processes and work under own initiative. Able to train and mentor others. Experience of working in a dynamic sub-contract machining environment. FLT license desirable. Ability to reduce setup time and machining through process improvements. Experience of Aerospace machining and AS9100 requirements is desirable, other highly regulated industries will also be considered (medical, nuclear, automotive etc). Minimum: HNC qualified machinist
Work Authorisation
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This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 12, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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