CNC Machinist – Spaceflight Precision Parts

UK Research and Innovation; 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 is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to join the Precision Development Facility at Harwell, Oxfordshire. The role is full-time, on-site, with a Band D salary of £46,444 per year and an open-ended contract.

You will work in a small team producing precision components for spaceflight hardware, operating 3- and 5-axis CNC machines, and ensuring quality and documentation in line with ISO9001.

Qualifications

• An apprenticeship in engineering with at least a BTEC level 3 qualification.
• Experience setting, operating and programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines on Heidenhain or Siemens controllers.
• In-depth knowledge of manual and CNC machining with safe practices.
• Offline CAM programming using OpenMind HyperMILL and One CNC.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain drawings to BS8888 ISO Standard.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing high-quality components on CNC and manual machines in metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Producing, proving and adjusting CAM program files to achieve the required part geometry and dimensional control.
• Liaise and support RAL Space engineers, scientists and technicians.
• Manage requirements for maintenance of manual and CNC machinery.
• Compliance with ISO9001 documentation processes.

Skills

CNC milling (3-axis)

CNC milling (5-axis)

Offline CAM programming

OpenMind HyperMILL

Safety and quality mindset

Education

Apprenticeship in engineering

BTEC Level 3 in engineering

Tools

KERN Micro HD

KERN Pyramid Nano CNC

DMG CMX600V

DMG DMU50

Hardinge lathe

Job description

Science and Technology Facilities Council is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to join the Precision Development Facility at Harwell, Oxfordshire. The role is full-time, on-site, with a Band D salary of £46,444 per year and an open-ended contract.

You will work in a small team producing precision components for spaceflight hardware, operating 3- and 5-axis CNC machines, and ensuring quality and documentation in line with ISO9001.