CNC Machinist

Job Description:

Reports To

Manufacturing Team Leader

Responsible for

• Programming, Setting, and Operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual machines.

Key Purpose of Job

• Machining of Composite and Metallic structures and components for spacecraft systems and sub-systems.

Key Tasks

• Working within the Composites Manufacturing team and liaising closely with the Design Office you will have the opportunity to play a part in delivering high quality components to tight deadlines for flight assembly and integration.

• The manufacturing of high precision Composite (Carbon and Metallic) components using 3 and 5-axis CNC Milling Machine.

• CNC off-line programming using Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools.

• Liaise with Project Engineers and other Engineering Teams to ensure deadlines and specifications are achieved.

• Attend engineering Peer Reviews to ensure design for manufacture methodology observed.

• Attend regular team meetings.

• There will be occasions when Manual Machining operations will need to be performed.

• Other activities as delegated by Manufacturing Team Leader.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or having undertaken a recognised Apprenticeship with relevant certificates.

• Good educational background.

Experience

• Ideally from a machining or similar background.

• Experience of machining components in a High Precision, High Value, and Low Volume environment, ideally Aerospace.

• CNC Off-Line Programming using Solid Works, Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools preferred, but not essential, as training will be provided.

Knowledge & Skills

• Flexible and enthusiastic with a can-do approach.

• Problem solver.

• Capable of working from Engineering Drawings and Solid Works models to High Standards and Close Tolerances, attention to detail is essential

• Good communication skills working within a small team.

Location

• Bordon, Hampshire.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Machine Operator

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