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CNC Operator
Aerotron Composites Ltd —Chatteris
- Monday to Friday
- CAD
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- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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Fold Operator
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CNC Operator

Aerotron Composites Ltd -
Chatteris

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Free parking
On-site gym
Company pension
Company events
Private medical insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

CAD
Grinding
Milling
SolidWorks
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Company Overview

Aerotron Group provides total Aircraft Product Support to the aviation industry, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and traceability.

This role sits within Aerotron Composites (Aerospace & Defence), engineering, manufacturing and repairing composite and metallic components from its Chatteris facility.

Location

Aerotron Composites Ltd, Spitfire House, Fenton Way, Chatteris, PE16 6UP.

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Role Summary

Operate and setting CNC milling machines (primarily 5-axis) and support manual machining (mills/lathes) for tooling manufacture/refurbishment, manufacturing parts and tooling to tight tolerances with full paperwork and traceability in an aerospace-quality environment.

Key Responsibilities

Set and run CNC 5-axis milling machines to produce patterns, CNC machining fixtures and composite parts to drawing/specification.
Support manual machining tasks (manual mill, Colchester lathe, pillar drills) for tooling manufacture/refurbishment.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (including GD&T where applicable).
Select tools, set offsets, set datums, prove out jobs, and optimise feeds/speeds within agreed process limits.
Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment; record results accurately.
Maintain paperwork, job packs, and traceability documentation to aerospace standards.
Escalate quality concerns, raise/assist with NCRs where required, and support continuous improvement.
Maintain safe working practices, housekeeping and correct PPE usage.

Required Qualifications & Skills (Must-have)

Strong CNC milling experience operating and setting 3 to 5-axis machines.
Manual machining capability (manual mill and lathe) for tooling work.
Conversant with CNC controls (Fanuc and Heidenhain knowledge particularly useful; other controls considered).
Strong understanding of paperwork/traceability requirements in a controlled/regulated environment.
Confident interpreting technical drawings and working to tight tolerances.
Quality-focused, reliable, and able to work to output targets under a Section Head’s direction.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills (Nice-to-have)

Experience in aerospace, composites, defence, or similarly regulated industries.
5-axis experience (beneficial but not essential if the right 3-axis/hand skills and attitude to learn are present).

Machines / Plant & Capability (site-specific)

5-Axis machining centres (4 total):
Belotti Vega x 2
Belotti FLA Twin Pallet x 1
MultiAX x 1
Controls: Fanuc or Heidenhain.
Composite machining capability: parts from approx. 200mm cubed up to 6m x 3m x 3m.
Metallic cutting / tooling manufacture & refurb equipment:
Haas CNC mills (3 + 1)
Colchester lathe
Manual mill
Pillar drills

Working Hours / Shift Pattern

Standard working week: 40 hours, Monday to Friday.
Early shift: 06:00–15:00 (30 mins lunch + two 15 min breaks). Breaks taken at Section Head discretion to achieve best output.
Potential late shift requirement (to be discussed): 14:00–01:00 Monday to Thursday (30 mins lunch + two 15 min breaks). Breaks taken at Section Head discretion to achieve best output.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Workshop/manufacturing environment (standing for long periods, manual handling of tooling/fixtures within safe limits, PPE required).
Must follow safe systems of work and quality processes suitable for aerospace/composites production.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site gym
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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machine operator jobs in ely, cam

CNC Operator

CNC Laser Operator (Experienced or Trainee)

Guillotine Operator

Carton Operator

Production Operative - 2-10pm

Factory Operative - Nights

Trainee Electroplater

Fabricator/Machinist

Powder coating

Packing Operator

Case Erector Operative

CNC Setter/Operator Turning

Production Operative

CNC Setter/Operator - Turning Nights

Brake Press Operator

Picture Framer & Mount Cutter

LASER GENERAL OPERATIVE

Conversion Machine Technician L1-2

Fold Operator

Trainee Fabricator

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