CNC Machinist

• Programming, Setting, and Operating 3 and 5 axis CNC and manual machines
• Machining of Composite and Metallic structures and components for spacecraft systems and sub-systems
• Working within the Composites Manufacturing team and liaising closely with the Design Office
• 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

• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or having undertaken a recognised Apprenticeship with relevant certificates
• Good educational background
• 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
• 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
• Good communication skills working within a small team

CNC Off-Line Programming using Solid Works, Autodesk Power Mill and Feature Cam CAD/CAM software tools preferred