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CNC Machinist
Fabrication Specialist & CNC Machinist – Boeing Sheffield
About the Role
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to create a better world. We foster an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with opportunities for professional growth for every teammate.
At Boeing Sheffield, we champion the talent, pride, and passion of our people to become the leading manufacturer of flight-critical, complex machined hardware for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, today and for the future.
We are seeking Fabrication Specialists and CNC Machinists, reporting into the Operations Manager, to join one of our Shift teams.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Setting up and operating a range of Mill-turn, Twin Turret, Grinding, or Sliding head machines, including machining centers, by installing and adjusting work holding, tooling, and tool wear offsets.
- Efficiently and productively loading and safely operating CNC machines while minimising downtime.
- Managing multi-task operations, including running multiple machines/setups.
- Recognising, deploying, and correctly applying inserts, work-holding fixtures, and tooling.
- Identifying production process tool wear, ensuring timely adjustment/replacement of damaged or worn cutting tools.
- Verifying programs and settings using measuring/inspection equipment and making quality adjustments as needed.
- Providing timely feedback to the Line Manager on operational issues and recommending process/quality improvements.
- Electronically recording all operations on machine tools and maintaining daily results.
- Contributing to continuous improvement activities within the machining section.
- Ensuring adherence to daily/weekly/monthly maintenance tasks and housekeeping standards.
- Complying with company procedures at all times.
- Supporting ad-hoc tasks as required across production and manufacturing areas.
- Ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance, reporting risks proactively and managing them responsibly.
- Training and mentoring juniors, apprentices, or less experienced machinists.
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Basic Qualifications (Required)
- Skilled engineer with proven CNC machine operation experience.
- Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills.
- Effective communication—able to express yourself honestly, professionally, and respectfully, with strong listening skills.
- Understanding of workshift and tool wear compensation/offsets.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Proficiency in basic mathematical computations (trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, etc.).
- Experience with daily cleaning/light maintenance of machinery.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
- Experience working with tight tolerances across different materials.
- Competency in cutting tool application and complex fixtures.
- Ability to troubleshoot machining processes independently.
- Completion of training/mentoring roles.
- Background in sub-contract machining environments (especially aerospace preferred, but others like medical, nuclear, or automotive also considered).
- FLT (First Licence Training) certification (desirable).
- Strong focus on reducing setup/machining time via process improvements.
- Aerospace machining experience aligned with AS9100 standards, or equivalent in other highly regulated industries.
- Alternative qualifications:
- Previous CNC machinist experience, or
- HNC in Machining/Engineering (minimum).
Benefits & Compensation
At Boeing, your well-being is our priority. Here’s what we offer:
Financial & Professional Growth
- Competitive salary + annual incentive plans
- Continuous learning—professional development opportunities to advance your career
- Flexible success framework—tools and autonomy to create meaningful impact on your terms
Well-being & Support
- 23 days paid leave + UK public holidays, including a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
- Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
- Company-paid corporate health plan (BUPA)
- Sickness protection:
- 100% pay for the first 26 weeks (Short Term Sickness)
- 66.67% of annual salary from Week 27 (Long Term Sickness)
- 6x annual salary life insurance cover
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Family & Parental Support
- 52 weeks maternity leave
- 6 weeks paternity leave
Development & Culture
- Learning Together Programme—ongoing support for personal and career growth
- Well-being programs, incentives, and corporate tools to support you
- Diverse and inclusive culture—we celebrate differences and empower everyone to speak up
Before You Apply
✅ This is for a UK-based local hire position only. Candidates must legally live or relocate to the UK at their own expense.
✅ No relocation sponsorship is provided for this role.
❌ No visa sponsorship for employment in the UK.
📅 Application close date: July 15, 2026.
🚀 Not an Export Control position.
Working the Shift
This role is requiring a Shift Worker commitment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are equal opportunity employers and value diversity in all aspects. We do not tolerate discrimination in hiring or employment based on:
- Race, color, ethnicity
- Religion or national origin
- Gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity
- Age, physical/mmental disability, or genetic factors
- Military/veteran status
- Or any other covered characteristic under applicable law
Boeing commits to being an inclusive organisation, employing over 65,000 people globally. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourage applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during recruitment, such as:
- Virtual/phone interviews for accessibility.
- Use of assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers).
- Conducting interviews in accessible locations.
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