Composite Machinist — Four‑Day Week

Matchtech; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract until March 2027

Four-day working week

Competitive hourly rates

Exposure to cutting-edge composite制造

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting for a Composite Machinist in the Enstone area of Oxfordshire. The role involves machining, finishing and inspecting carbon fibre and advanced composite parts using CNC and manual equipment within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

You will read engineering drawings, set up CNCs, perform dimensional checks, and contribute to delivery targets in a four-day-week setting. Contract runs until March 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience in a precision environment.
• Knowledge of carbon fibre and composite materials.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Machine composite components using CNC mills, routers and manual equipment.
• Set, adjust and operate CNC machinery with composite-specific tooling.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections with precision equipment.
• Identify and resolve machining challenges such as fibre pull-out and delamination.
• Maintain tools, cutters and fixtures for optimum performance.
• Complete manufacturing documentation accurately.
• Work to strict quality and delivery targets.
• Follow Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.

Skills

CNC machining

Composite materials

Reading drawings CAD data

Precision measurement

Tolerance & inspection

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC milling machines

CAD/CAM

Manual machining

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting for a Composite Machinist in the Enstone area of Oxfordshire. The role involves machining, finishing and inspecting carbon fibre and advanced composite parts using CNC and manual equipment within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

You will read engineering drawings, set up CNCs, perform dimensional checks, and contribute to delivery targets in a four-day-week setting. Contract runs until March 2027 with potential extension.