CAM Programmer & 5-Axis CNC Machinist — Weekend Shift

Atlassian Williams F1 Team; Wantage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is seeking a CAM Programmer/Machine Operator for our Prototype Machine Shop. You will program and machine complex components for wind tunnel models, testing jigs, fixtures, and occasionally race car parts. A strong CAD/CAM background and experience with 5-axis CNC are essential.

The role operates on a weekend shift (Friday to Sunday), 06:30 to 18:30, in a low-volume, high-precision environment. A engineering apprenticeship or 5+ years in a similar field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in low-volume, high-precision prototype manufacturing.
• Ability to plan ahead and run multiple machines to meet deadlines.
• Experience with metallic and non-metallic components, including aircraft-grade materials.
• Strong expertise in setting, operation and optimization of 5-axis CNC tools.
• Proficient CAD/CAM, ideally Siemens NX.
• Five years' experience in Formula 1, motorsport, aerospace, or another high-performance industry.

Responsibilities

• Producing components in the most efficient, cost effective way and keeping lead times to a minimum.
• Collaborating with Toolpath Programming to solve first-off machining problems and suggest improvements to quality or runtime.
• Conduct CAM programming and machining operations as directed by the Supervisor/Team Leader to meet deadlines.
• Work with fellow machinists and other areas of the business to establish and use best practice.
• Inspect first-off components thoroughly, confirming correctness before running the rest of the batch to the same standard.
• Record shop floor data accurately using Data Collection Software.
• Hand over clearly and accurately between shifts, in writing and in person, to protect production time.
• Log job information in the handover notebook so future demand runs smoothly.
• Share ideas for more efficient or effective production with your Supervisor/Team Leader.

Skills

5-axis CNC

Prototype manufacturing

CNC & manual machining

Machining planning

Data recording & handover

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or 5+ years in precision engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Data Collection Software

Job description

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is seeking a CAM Programmer/Machine Operator for our Prototype Machine Shop. You will program and machine complex components for wind tunnel models, testing jigs, fixtures, and occasionally race car parts. A strong CAD/CAM background and experience with 5-axis CNC are essential.

The role operates on a weekend shift (Friday to Sunday), 06:30 to 18:30, in a low-volume, high-precision environment. A engineering apprenticeship or 5+ years in a similar field is preferred.