Manufacturing Technician (Wire Erode/Lapping/Honing)
Manufacturing Technician (Wire Erode/Lapping/Honing)
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Manufacturing Technician Wire EDM Lapping & Honing
Full Time-Nights shift- Sunday to Thursday- 10pm to 6am
Solihull Birmingham UK.
What you will be doing:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a for a Manufacturing Technician to join us within the Rolls-Royce Control Systems facility in Solihull Birmingham.
You will work as part of our Hydromechanical Valves production team and play a critical role in the production of high-precision components for our Civil and Defence Aerospace businesses ensuring components are of the highest standard ensuring safety customer quality and on time delivery following established working processes and quality procedures.
You will report directly to the Production Leaders within the business.
Responsibilities:
You will operate maintain and optimise advanced machining equipment to ensure the highest standards of quality safety and efficiency.
Machining Operations
- Set up operate and monitor Agie Wire EDM. These will include manual lapping and Hone of Valve sleeves.
- Interpret engineering drawings technical specifications and working instructions to produce components to exact tolerances.
- Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment (micrometres callipers CMMs) to ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce quality standards.
Process Optimisation
- Identify and help implement improvements to manufacturing processes whilst collaborating with our Manufacturing Engineers to enhance productivity reduce waste and improve component quality.
- Collaborate with engineering maintenance teams and team leaders to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during production.
Equipment Maintenance
- Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance activities to optimise performance of machining equipment.
- Be vigilant and highlight any concerns with product material and measurement equipment which may affect customer quality or safety standards.
Quality Assurance
- Adhere to Rolls-Royce quality standards and aerospace industry regulations.
- Document production data inspection results and non-conformances accurately prioritising product safety.
Health Safety and Compliance
- Follow all health safety and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing engineers quality engineers production staff team leaders and production managers to achieve production targets and solve problems.
Why Rolls-Royce
Work with us and well welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Who we are looking for:
Being a part of Rolls-Royce you will know we embrace agility are bold pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
- NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline including completing a time-served recognised apprenticeship* or equivalent experience.
- Experience in manufacturing operations & production environment.
- Able to work to technical instructions and adhere to fixed process and quality standards.
- Confident in interpreting engineering drawings.
- Knowledge & experience of a wide range of inspection techniques.
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing competitive resilient business.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to TECH06
This job is advertised at the grades shown and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy
*Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV.
Grade: CDS TECH06
Closing Date: 30/09/2025
For further information please contact: Philip Wright
Job Category
Factory StaffPosting Date
16 Sept 2025; 00:09Posting End Date
29 Sept 2025Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
