CNC Machinist

Surrey Satellite Technology; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hollywater seeks a skilled CNC Machinist to program, set, and operate 3 and 5 axis CNC machines. The role involves machining high-precision components and requires a recognized mechanical engineering qualification, along with experience in a similar field. You'll be working within a small team, ensuring high standards and tight deadlines for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or recognized apprenticeship required.
• Experience in machining high-precision components, ideally in aerospace.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and SolidWorks models.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual machines.
• Machining composite and metallic structures for spacecraft.
• Performing CNC off-line programming using Autodesk PowerMill and FeatureCAM.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or recognized apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk PowerMill

FeatureCAM

Job description

Reports To: Manufacturing Team Leader

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Key Purpose of Job:

• Programming, setting, and operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual machines.

Key Tasks:

• Machining of composite and metallic structures and components for spacecraft systems and sub-systems.
• Working within the Composites Manufacturing team and liaising closely with the Design Office to deliver high-quality components to tight deadlines for flight assembly and integration.
• Manufacturing high-precision composite (carbon and metallic) components using 3 and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Performing CNC off-line programming using Autodesk PowerMill and FeatureCAM CAD/CAM software tools.
• Liaising with Project Engineers and other engineering teams to ensure deadlines and specifications are met.
• Attending engineering peer reviews to ensure design for manufacture methodology is observed.
• Participating in regular team meetings.
• Performing manual machining operations as needed.
• Executing other activities delegated by the Manufacturing Team Leader.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or a recognized apprenticeship with relevant certificates.
• Good educational background.

Experience:

• Background in machining or similar field.
• Experience in machining high-precision, high-value, low-volume components, ideally in aerospace.
• Experience with CNC off-line programming using SolidWorks, Autodesk PowerMill, and FeatureCAM is preferred but training will be provided.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Flexible, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and SolidWorks models to high standards and close tolerances; attention to detail is essential.
• Good communication skills within a small team.

Location: Bordon, Hampshire