Spaceflight CNC Machinist (5-axis) - Flexible Hours

STFC; Harwell; 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 (STFC) in Harwell is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to produce precision components for spaceflight hardware within a dedicated Precision Development Facility. You will operate manual and CNC equipment, creating CAM programs and ensuring tight tolerances in a clean, temperature-controlled environment.

The role emphasizes precision, craftsmanship and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge space science hardware and collaborate

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship with at least a BTEC Level 3 in engineering.
• Experience setting, operating and programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines on Heidenhain or Siemens controllers.
• Knowledge of manual and CNC machining equipment with safe working practices.
• Offline CAM programming experience with OpenMind HyperMILL and One CNC.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain drawings to BS8888 ISO Standard.
• Motivated, flexible, and able to work independently with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality components on CNC and manual machines in metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Produce, prove and adjust CAM program files to achieve required geometry and tolerances.
• Liaise with RAL Space engineers and technicians to provide close manufacturing support.
• Maintain and service manual and CNC machinery to ensure uptime.
• Ensure documentation complies with ISO9001 quality management requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Time management

Education

Engineering apprenticeship + BTEC Level 3

Tools

OpenMind HyperMILL

One CNC

BaS 8888/ISO drawing standards

Job description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in Harwell is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to produce precision components for spaceflight hardware within a dedicated Precision Development Facility. You will operate manual and CNC equipment, creating CAM programs and ensuring tight tolerances in a clean, temperature-controlled environment.

The role emphasizes precision, craftsmanship and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge space science hardware and collaborate