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CNC Machinist

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)

Bordon GU35, UK
Posted on Jun 27, 2025
Composite Manufacturing · Bordon

CNC Machinist

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.

Department
Composite Manufacturing
Role
CNC Machinist
Locations
Bordon
Employment type
Full-time
Job Reference
2095
Composite Manufacturing · Bordon

CNC Machinist

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