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CNC Machinist

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Job Title: CNC Machinist

Location: Bordon

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview – CNC Machinist

Our client is a pioneering force in aerospace, renowned for crafting high-precision composite and metallic components for cutting-edge spacecraft systems. Their dedication to innovation and quality propels their mission to deliver critical solutions for global aerospace initiatives. Join their team to help shape the future of space exploration!

They are seeking a talented CNC Machinist to join their Composites Manufacturing team. This position offers the chance to produce precision components for spacecraft, working closely with their Design Office to meet rigorous industry standards and demanding project timelines.

Key Responsibilities – CNC Machinist

Set up, program, and operate 3 and 5-axis CNC milling machines to create composite (carbon and metallic) parts to precise specifications.
Use Autodesk PowerMill and FeatureCam CAD/CAM tools for off-line CNC programming.
Produce components with tight tolerances, guided by engineering drawings and SolidWorks models.
Work alongside Project Engineers and Design teams to ensure project goals and quality standards are achieved.
Contribute to engineering peer reviews to maintain design-for-manufacture standards.
Participate in regular team briefings to stay aligned on project priorities and progress.
Occasionally carry out manual machining tasks as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Team Leader.
Key Experience & Qualifications – CNC Machinist

Apprentice trained or equivalent in an engineering related discipline.
Background in machining, preferably in aerospace or a high-precision, low-volume, high-value manufacturing setting.
Experience with CNC off-line programming using SolidWorks, Autodesk PowerMill, or FeatureCam is a plus, though training will be provided.
Keen eye for detail, with the ability to maintain high standards and work to precise tolerances.
Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and SolidWorks models.
Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic with a solution-oriented approach.
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset for collaborating in a close-knit environment.
Commitment to delivering excellence in a high-pressure aerospace context.
Benefits – CNC Machinist

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
Share Incentive Plan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents,
High Street Discount Scheme
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on (phone number removed) or send copy of your CV to (url removed)

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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