CNC Machinist

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Wood Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK seeks a CNC Machinist to join their Composites Manufacturing team in Wood Street. The role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC machines to produce high-quality components. Candidates should have experience in high precision machining and be familiar with CAD/CAM software tools. Attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining components in a High Precision, High Value, and Low Volume environment.
• Familiarity with CNC Off-Line Programming using CAD/CAM software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Play a part in delivering high quality components to tight deadlines.
• Manufacture high precision Composite and Metallic components using CNC Milling Machines.
• Liaise with Project Engineers and Engineering Teams.

Skills

CNC programming

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering

Recognised Apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Power Mill

Feature Cam

Solid Works

Job description

Overview

Responsible for

Programming, Setting, and Operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual machines.

Key Purpose of Job

Machining of Composite and Metallic structures and components for spacecraft systems and sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Problem solver.
• 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.

Location

Bordon, Hampshire.