CAM Programmer/CNC Miller (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

Wind tunnel models don't get a second scan if the geometry is wrong. We're looking for a CAM Programmer/Machine Operator to join our Prototype Machine Shop, programming and machining complex components for our wind tunnel models, testing jigs and fixtures, and from time to time the race car itself. If you can take a design straight from CAD to a first‑off you'd stand behind, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Producing components in the most efficient, cost effective way, keeping lead times to a minimum.
• Collaborating with Toolpath Programming to solve first‑off machining problems and suggest improvements to quality or runtime.
• To conduct CAM programming and machining operations as directed by the Supervisor/Team Leader ensuring that all steps are taken to meet given deadlines.
• Working with fellow machinists and other areas of the business to establish and use best practice.
• Inspecting first‑off components thoroughly, confirming correctness before running the rest of the batch to the same standard.
• Recording shop floor data accurately using Data Collection Software.
• Handing over clearly and accurately between shifts, in writing and in person, to protect production time.
• Logging job information in the handover notebook so future demand runs smoothly.
• Sharing ideas for more efficient or effective production with your Supervisor/Team Leader.

This role operates on a weekend shift, Friday to Sunday, working 06:30 to 18:30

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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating in a low-volume, high-precision, fast-paced prototype manufacturing environment, with a strong depth of both CNC and manual machining knowledge.
• The ability to plan ahead, prioritise workloads, and operate multiple machines simultaneously to meet demanding delivery schedules.
• Extensive experience manufacturing metallic and non-metallic components, including aircraft-grade metals and high-performance engineering plastics.
• Strong expertise in the setting, operation, and optimisation of 5-axis CNC machine tools.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, ideally Siemens NX, with the ability to create and modify machining programs effectively.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or at least five years' experience in a precision engineering environment, ideally within Formula 1, motorsport, aerospace, or another high-performance industry.

Employment Information

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.