CNC Machinist– Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)
Key Purpose
Machining of composite and metallic structures and components for spacecraft systems and subsystems.
Key Tasks
* Work within the Composites Manufacturing team and liaise closely with the Design Office to deliver high‑quality components to tight deadlines for flight assembly and integration.
* Manufacture high precision composite (carbon and metallic) components using 3‑ and 5‑axis CNC milling machines.
* Perform CNC off‑line programming using Autodesk PowerMill and FeatureCAM CAD/CAM software tools.
* Liaise with project engineers and other engineering teams to ensure deadlines and specifications are met.
* Attend engineering peer reviews to ensure design‑for‑manufacture methodology is observed.
* Attend regular team meetings.
* Occasionally operate manual machining operations.
* Perform other activities as delegated by the manufacturing team leader.
Professional Specification
Qualifications
* City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering or 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, low‑volume environment, ideally aerospace.
* Experience with CNC off‑line programming using SolidWorks, Autodesk PowerMill and FeatureCAM CAD/CAM software tools preferred, but not essential; training will be provided.
Knowledge & Skills
* Flexible and enthusiastic with a can‑do approach.
* Problem solver.
* Capable of working from engineering drawings and SolidWorks models to high standards and close tolerances; attention to detail is essential.
* Good communication skills in a small team.
Location: Bordon, Hampshire.
Job reference: 2095
Employment type: Contract
Seniority level: Entry level
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