CNC Machinist for Spaceflight Hardware | Flexible Hours

UKRI International; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday plus holidays

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Employee discounts and development

Job summary

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) invites applications for a full-time, on-site CNC Machinist at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. You will produce precision spaceflight components for world-class instruments and contribute to high-profile missions, operating in a temperature-controlled facility with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.

The role requires setting, proving and programming 3-axis/5-axis CNC machines (Heidenhain/Siemens), with a preference for offline CAM

Qualifications

• Requires apprenticeship in engineering and at least a BTEC level 3 in engineering.
• Experience setting, operating and programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines (Heidenhain or Siemens).
• Knowledge of manual and CNC machining equipment; ability to read engineering drawings (BS8888).
• Off-line CAM programming experience (OpenMind HyperMILL, One CNC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality components on CNC and manual machines with precision.
• Prove and adjust CAM program files to achieve required geometry and tolerances.
• Support engineers and technicians with manufacturing requirements and documentation.
• Maintain machinery and ensure compliance with ISO9001 processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe working practices.

Skills

CNC Milling

3-axis & 5-axis programming

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

BTEC level 3 in engineering

Tools

Heidenhain controllers

Siemens controllers

OpenMind HyperMILL

One CNC

Job description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) invites applications for a full-time, on-site CNC Machinist at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. You will produce precision spaceflight components for world-class instruments and contribute to high-profile missions, operating in a temperature-controlled facility with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.

The role requires setting, proving and programming 3-axis/5-axis CNC machines (Heidenhain/Siemens), with a preference for offline CAM