Machine Tool Technician (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Machine Tool Technician (Aerospace): Repair and preventative maintenance of mechanical and electrical machine tools for advanced manufacturing and test operations with an accent on CNC systems and mechatronics. Focus on diagnosing faults in Mazak, Star, and Okuma tools, ensuring equipment calibration, and maintaining production-critical systems.

Location: Onsite in Tewkesbury, GBR

Company

A performance-driven aerospace company with 75 years of innovation in aircraft systems.

What you will do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical machine tools.
• Support test systems and ensure equipment is calibrated and production-ready.
• Manage parts procurement and inventory for cost-effective maintenance.
• Maintain risk assessments and adhere to health and safety protocols.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives across work areas.

Requirements

• Vocational qualification in engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in hydraulic, mechanical, mechatronic, and CNC machine maintenance.
• Proven experience diagnosing faults on Mazak, Star, Okuma, or similar CNC machine tools.
• Knowledge of electronic circuits and CNC controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of robotics systems.
• Experience with Indysoft, Teamcenter, and PIRANA.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible benefits package and career development opportunities.
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial advice.
• Company pension contribution from 6% and life assurance.
• Employee share options and onsite facilities including parking, EV charging, and gym.