CNC Machinist

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Arford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

High Street Discount Scheme

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team. This position involves programming, setting, and operating CNC machines, as well as contributing to the production of high-quality spacecraft components. Candidates should have strong CNC machining experience and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment. SSTL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including substantial holiday, medical insurance, and an annual bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualifications or recognized apprenticeship certificates.
• Experience in high precision and high-value machining, preferably in aerospace.
• Training in CNC off-line programming using Solid Works and CAD/CAM tools will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate 3 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Manufacture high-quality composite and metallic components for aerospace systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to meet project specifications and deadlines.

Skills

CNC programming

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Power Mill

Solid Works

Feature Cam CAD/CAM

Job description

Join to apply for the CNC Machinist role at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).

About SSTL: Considered the pioneers of the small satellite market, and with a heritage that spans over 40 years, SSTL prides itself in continual innovation and improvement of space technologies, products, and services, as well as in delivering space missions for a broad array of applications, like high-resolution Earth Imaging, communications (including from the moon), science and navigation. Since 1981, SSTL has built and launched over 70 satellites, including 7 constellations, and has 8+ further satellites and payloads under contract. From the earliest study activities to the subsystem manufacturing, to the assembly and test, to in-orbit operations, the whole spacecraft lifecycle is managed from SSTL’s Guildford headquarters.

The Role: We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our team. This role involves programming, setting, and operating 3 and 5-axis CNC machines, as well as manual machining. You will play a key role in the precision machining of composite and metallic structures and components, contributing to the production of innovative spacecraft systems and sub-systems. If you have a strong background in CNC machining and are eager to work within a small, friendly, and fun team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Tasks

• Working within the Composites Manufacturing team and liaising closely with the Design Office you will have the opportunity to play a part in delivering high quality components to tight deadlines for flight assembly and integration.
• The manufacturing of high precision Composite (Carbon and Metallic) components using 3 and 5-axis CNC Milling Machine.
• CNC off-line programming using Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools.
• Liaise with Project Engineers and other Engineering Teams to ensure deadlines and specifications are achieved.
• Attend engineering Peer Reviews to ensure design for manufacture methodology observed.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• There will be occasions when Manual Machining operations will need to be performed.
• Other activities as delegated by Manufacturing Team Leader.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or having undertaken a recognised Apprenticeship with relevant certificates.

Experience

• Ideally from a machining or similar background.
• Experience of machining components in a High Precision, High Value, and Low Volume environment, ideally Aerospace.
• CNC Off-Line Programming using Solid Works, Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools preferred, but not essential, as training will be provided.

Knowledge & Skills

• Flexible and enthusiastic with a can-do approach.
• Capable of working from Engineering Drawings and Solid Works models to High Standards and Close Tolerances, attention to detail is essential.
• Good communication skills working within a small team.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, Private Medical & International Travel Insurance, Annual Bonus Scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents, High Street Discount Scheme and many more!

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing