CNC Machinist – Spaceflight Precision Components

UK Research and Innovation; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Employee shopping/travel discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in Oxfordshire is recruiting a CNC Machinist to produce precision components for spaceflight hardware at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's Precision Development Facility. Working on-site, you will operate 3- and 5-axis machines and help ensure parts meet micron tolerances in a temperature-controlled environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, run CAM programs, and maintain a range of equipment from manual lathes to

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship in engineering with at least a BTEC Level 3 qualification.
• Experience setting, operating and programming 3- and 5-axis CNC milling machines on Heidenhain or Siemens controls.
• Knowledge of manual and CNC machining equipment with safe practices and judgement.
• Offline CAM programming experience; OpenMind HyperMILL or One CNC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality components on CNC and manual machines.
• Produce, prove and adjust CAM program files to achieve required geometry and tolerance.
• Liaise with RAL Space engineers and technicians to support manufacturing needs.
• Maintain manual and CNC machinery and ensure proper documentation per ISO9001.
• Ensure work meets customer quality expectations with attention to detail.

Skills

3-axis CNC milling

5-axis CNC milling

CNC programming and setup

Heidenhain or Siemens controllers

Precision metalworking

Education

Engineering apprenticeship with at least a BTEC Level 3

Tools

Hardinge lathe

DMG CMX600V

DMG DMU50

KERN Micro HD

Job description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in Oxfordshire is recruiting a CNC Machinist to produce precision components for spaceflight hardware at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory's Precision Development Facility. Working on-site, you will operate 3- and 5-axis machines and help ensure parts meet micron tolerances in a temperature-controlled environment.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, run CAM programs, and maintain a range of equipment from manual lathes to