About Us

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role

To operate and inspect work from 3 or more machines for the manufacture of aero engine components.

To support trainees in obtaining their OK stamp status by acting as a formal trainer, mentor and assessor.

This position is based at our Newton Abbot, UK facility and will report to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and load components in fixture using correct datum faces
• When operating machines carry out work in line with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company procedures
• When the machining cycle is complete, remove, clean, and inspect the part
• Maintain correct working order of the machine, by making appropriate adjustments to tooling and coolant flow as and when required
• Liaise with Inspection to check first off before starting full batch run
• Use appropriate hand tools to deburr work
• Visually Inspect and measure components to ensure compliance with specification
• Use optical, manual, electronic, digital gauges and tooling as supplied
• Calibrate and operate micro-PCRs (programmed measurement instruments) – in accordance with planning requirements
• Carry out inspections on other operators’ work – especially those not qualified to inspect their own work e.g., operators undergoing training
• Complete manual and PC based production records, recording components completed and identifying those not conforming to specification on “non-conformance notes”. Stamp “OK” or enter into the paperless manufacturing centre (PLMC) Segregate non-conforming parts. Take completed batch to next operation
• Train, assess and mentor new team members, in line with individual competence.
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition, report any problems to cell supervision, cell manufacturing support operative (MSO) and/or Maintenance
• Maintain machines in a running condition by changing consumables as required. e.g., cutters, grinding wheels and electrodes
• Hand finish components to planning requirements
• Demonstrate and promote in-cell standardisation by maintaining health & safety, 6S, SOPs, daily check sheets, front line asset care, machine first off procedures and date calibration checks
• Book off work in accordance with all production and quality requirements.

The main weekend shift in which we run at MB Aerospace Newton Abbot is;

5:30pm – 6:00am Friday to Sunday (for 1 weekend) = 50% Shift Premium
6:00am – 6:30pm Saturday, 6.00am – 6:00pm Sunday (for 1 weekend) = 50% Shift Premium
Where weekend shift is worked, a premium of 50% is applied, taking the hourly rate.

Job Requirements

• To meet company behavioural and technical competence standards.
• To have obtained OK Stamp status.
• Meeting daily production targets whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to work a range of shifts.
• Relevant safety certificates e.g. grinding wheel certification
• Proficient in the use of measuring instruments e.g., vernier, gauges, micrometres, and electronic gauges.
• 6 months experience essential.
• Knowledge of cutter characteristics and tool life advantageous.
• Ability to follow company planning and procedures and recognize abbreviations/symbols.
• Willing to enrol in MB Aerospace funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications such as Performing Manufacturing Operations Level 2.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a 6 monthly review process, to ensure they continue to meet the behavioural and technical standards expected within the position as defined by the company.

Key Behaviours

The right candidate for this role is someone who;

• Has a passion for the engineering and the manufacturing sector.
• Always looks to learn new skills and is keen to progress their career.
• Is passionate about developing others.
• Has flexibility to work a range of different shifts and is willing to work across value streams.


The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.


MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.