CNC Machinist Composite Manufacturing · Guildford · Hybrid

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a CNC Machinist in Guildford. This role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC machines to manufacture high-precision components for spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, experience in a high value, low volume machining environment, and a strong attention to detail. Training will be provided for CNC programming tools. This position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Good educational background.
• Experience in machining components in a High Precision environment.
• Training available for CNC Off-Line Programming if not familiar.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC and manual machines.
• Machining high-precision Composite and Metallic structures.
• Liaising with Engineering teams to ensure quality and deadlines.

Skills

CNC programming

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or recognized apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk PowerMill

FeatureCAM

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Composite Manufacturing · Guildford · Hybrid

CNC Machinist

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting, and operating 3- and 5-axis CNC and manual machines.
• 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 of high-precision Composite (Carbon and Metallic) components using 3- and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• CNC off-line programming using Autodesk PowerMill and FeatureCAM 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 is observed.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Occasional manual machining operations may be required.
• 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.