CNC Machinist - Space-Grade Precision, On-Site

UKRI; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Employee discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Science and Technology Facilities Council at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire, requires a full-time CNC machinist to manufacture high-precision components for spaceflight hardware. Work involves 3- and 5-axis CNC and manual machines, operating in a temperature-controlled facility with ISO9001 documentation.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to meet tight tolerances and timelines.

Qualifications

• Qualified in using offline programming using CAM software.
• Experience setting, operating and programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills (Heidenhain or Siemens).
• Ability to read and explain engineering drawings to BS8888 ISO standards.
• Attention to detail, dexterity and safe machining practices.
• Experience with CAM software such as OpenMind HyperMILL or One CNC.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing high-quality components on CNC and manual machines.
• Producing, proving and adjusting CAM files to achieve required geometry.
• Collaborating with RAL Space engineers and technicians for manufacturing needs.
• Maintaining manual and CNC machinery and adhering to ISO9001 processes.
• Documentation of manufacturing processes and quality records.

Education

Apprenticeship in engineering

BTEC Level 3 in engineering

Tools

Hardinge lathes

Jig borers

DMG CMX600V

DMG DMU50

KERN Micro HD

KERN Pyramid Nano

Sodi-Tech ALC400G

Job description

Science and Technology Facilities Council at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire, requires a full-time CNC machinist to manufacture high-precision components for spaceflight hardware. Work involves 3- and 5-axis CNC and manual machines, operating in a temperature-controlled facility with ISO9001 documentation.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to meet tight tolerances and timelines.