CNC Machinist / Programmer

BAE Systems; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Chelmsford seeks an experienced CNC Machinist / Programmer to manufacture prototype and small batch components. The successful candidate will program, set, and run CNC milling machines while working as part of a small dynamic team. Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 3 Engineering or equivalent and experience in CNC machining. This role offers a competitive referral bonus and is part of an inclusive culture that values diversity.

Benefits

Referral Bonus: £1,000

Qualifications

• Experienced CNC milling machinist.
• Able to program, set and operate different machine tools.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent) or higher.
• Apprentice trained.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of small batch / prototype components.
• Program, set and run 3 axis CNC milling machines.
• Operate manual milling machines and lathes.
• Work on own initiative as part of a small team.

Skills

CNC milling

Programming skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering or equivalent

Tools

3 axis CNC milling machines

CADCAM software

Manual milling machines

Lathes

Job description

Overview

Location: Chelmsford (Great Baddow). BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data for governments, national security, armed forces and commercial businesses.

Job Title: CNC Machinist / Programmer

Requisition ID: 122353

Grade: GG06 - GG07

Referral Bonus: £1,000

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced CNC miller to work at our site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team manufacturing prototype and small batch components.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of small batch / prototype and production components ranging from highly accurate aerospace components through to lab use demonstrator items.
• Program, set and run 3 axis CNC milling machines using CADCAM software and via the machine control.
• Operate manual milling machines and lathes.
• Work on own initiative with a flexible working attitude as part of a small team.

Essential

• Experienced CNC milling machinist
• Able to program, set and operate different machine tools, as well as operate manual milling machines and lathes
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent) or higher
• Apprentice trained

Desirable

• 3D CADCAM programming experience

What We're Looking For In You

You will have strong problem-solving skills.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Division overview: Capabilities

At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry. Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector. As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.

Application process

When applying for this role you will be redirected to the BAE Systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your CV
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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