Prototype Machinist - Nights

The role of CAM Programmer/Prototype Machinist Operator will work in the Prototype Machine Shop producing complex components for our Wind Tunnel model, associated jigs and fixtures used in our testing department and from time-to-time components for the race car. 

Main Duties: 

• To produce high quality components in a time effective manner to meet the demands required to support the development and production for the Formula One race car and external customers. 
• To ensure components are produced in the most efficient, cost-effective way whilst keeping lead-times to a minimum. 
• To be pro-active in continuous improvement across all the department’s activities and interfaces with other parts of the business. 
• To promote a positive working environment. 
• To carry out CAM programming and machining operations as directed by the Supervisor/Team Leader ensuring that all steps are taken to meet given deadlines. 
• Ensure that the Supervisor/Team Leader is kept informed when programming/machining problems are causing delays. 
• To proactively liaise with fellow programmers and machinists and other areas within the business to ensure best practice is established and utilised. 
• Carry out all possible inspection during the machining of any first off components, establish that a first off is correct and ensure that the remainder of the batch meets the same standard. 
• Ensure that all relevant shop floor data is collected and is accurately recorded using Data Collection Software when required. 
• Ensure communication to other shifts is thorough and accurate so that a smooth handover results in minimum loss in production time using written and verbal communication as necessary. 
• All information pertaining to the running of the job must be clearly and accurately recorded to ensure the smooth running of future demand using the preferred handover notebook. 
• Communicate ideas and suggestions regarding more efficient/effective production to the Supervisor/Team Leader. 

Key Accountabilities:  

• Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:  
• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same. 
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations. 
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department. 
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation. 
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. 
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements. 

Core Competencies: 

• Effective organisation and communication skills are a necessity along with a proactive approach to using procedures that encourage continuous improvement. 
• Be able to demonstrate a good depth of machining knowledge, both CNC and manual, in a low volume, high accuracy, fast paced prototype environment. 
• A strong knowledge of setting and operating Fanuc/Siemens controlled machining centres preferable but not essential. 

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

• Good level of knowledge manufacturing metallic and non-metallic components from aircraft grade metallic and high-quality engineering plastics. 
• Ideally possess a recognised apprenticeship or have gained relevant experience in a precision engineering environment. 
• Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD/CAM would be advantageous. 
• This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.