Additive Manufacturing Operative

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing Operative to undertake the post-processing and finishing of polymer components produced through additive manufacturing technologies, ensuring all parts are processed, cleaned, finished and inspected to the required engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards. The role is responsible for transforming newly printed polymer components into finished products ready for final inspection and assembly.  The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining product quality, production efficiency, component traceability and delivery performance within the Additive Manufacturing department.  

Responsibilities

• Carry out support structure removal using appropriate hand tools and equipment.  • Carry inserting operations as per Engineering Drawings.  • Handle components carefully to avoid damage, distortion or contamination.  • Remove unwanted support marks, build artefacts and surface imperfections.  • Maintain consistency across production batches and finished components.  • Carry out visual inspections throughout the post-processing stages.  • Move work-in-progress (WIP), components and completed assemblies safely between designated production areas  • Complete routine labelling, identification, packing and production paperwork as required  • Carry out basic visual checks and immediately report damaged, incorrect or non-conforming parts to the Additive Manufacturing Manager.  • Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas, including routine cleaning and 5S/housekeeping activities  • Use basic hand tools and production equipment where trained and authorised to do so  • Follow material handling and product protection requirements applicable to the assigned work area  • Work to the production plan and support the wider manufacturing team with routine activities as priorities change  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with company quality, safety and AS9100 requirements relevant to the role 

Requirements

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, assembly or similar practical environment is desirable but not essential  • Good practical and manual skills.  • Experience using hand tools and basic workshop equipment.  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality finished components.  • Ability to follow clear written work instructions, standard processes and supervisor direction  • Good attention to detail and a consistent approach to repetitive or routine production activities  • Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a production team  • Good basic communication and record-keeping skills  • Comfortable carrying out practical, hands-on work and working at a production bench for appropriate periods  • Willingness to complete required production, quality and safety training  • Follow all company health and safety policies and safe working procedures  • Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and stock options • Private Medical & Dental • Cycle to work scheme • Lunchtime catering on site

About Us

The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence. 

We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery. 

We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission. 

If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.