CNC Precision Machining Process Specialist

Paddock; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing in Woking, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Machining Process Technician to join the Machine Shop. You will prepare machines, fixtures and tooling for production and operate CNC equipment to manufacture high-quality metallic components for Formula 1 race cars and related programs.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent manufacturing experience, with a strong understanding of machining processes, inspection and safety.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship, engineering technician or machinist background, or equivalent practical manufacturing experience.
• Experience manufacturing small-batch precision components, ideally within motorsport, aerospace or another demanding industry, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• A good understanding of machining processes, tooling, work holding, component inspection, quality verification and manufacturing health and safety requirements.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to maintain accurate records and communicate process information; experience with MRP, CAD/CAM, tooling or fixture design would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines, fixtures, tooling, materials and job packs for production, including assembling and pre-setting tooling to prescribed set-up sheets.
• Operate CNC equipment and support component inspection, hand finishing, deburring, tapping, cleaning and packing to the required quality standards.
• Complete works order bookings, tooling and production records, planned TPM and preventative maintenance, while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
• Collect manufacturing, quality and process data, identify improvement opportunities and help implement changes that increase efficiency, reliability, throughput and waste reduction.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering drawings

Excel

Word

Machining processes

Quality verification

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

MRP

CAD/CAM

Fixture design

Job description

McLaren Racing in Woking, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Machining Process Technician to join the Machine Shop. You will prepare machines, fixtures and tooling for production and operate CNC equipment to manufacture high-quality metallic components for Formula 1 race cars and related programs.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent manufacturing experience, with a strong understanding of machining processes, inspection and safety.