Pattern Shop Machinist Nights

Williams Racing; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team is seeking a Pattern Shop Machinist to join the Manufacturing team, machining high-precision patterns and carbon components for race cars. You will set up and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC centres, following engineering drawings and specifications.

The role requires an apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience, a strong understanding of materials and machining processes, and excellent attention to detail. Night shift duties run Monday to Thursday, 18:15 to 04:45.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or engineering experience
• Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC centres
• Strong understanding of engineering materials and machining processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres
• Machine patterns, jigs and carbon components to drawings and specifications
• Carry out self-inspection to ensure quality and accuracy
• Collaborate with manufacturing, inspection and technical teams to resolve machining challenges
• Maintain accurate work order and production data
• Ensure effective shift handovers and continuous workflow
• Contribute ideas to improve quality, efficiency and manufacturing performance

Skills

CNC Machining

5-axis CNC

Drawing interpretation

Quality control

Pattern making

Tools

3-axis CNC

5-axis CNC

Job description

Job Description

At Williams F1 Team, we're building the future of Formula 1. Every component matters, every micron counts, and every member of the team plays a vital role in helping us compete at the highest level of motorsport.

We're looking for a skilled Pattern Shop Machinist to join our Manufacturing team, responsible for machining high-precision patterns and carbon components that support the development and production of our race cars. If you're meticulous, enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, seeking a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Pattern Shop Machinist, you'll be responsible for setting up and machining patterns, jigs and carbon composite components using advanced 5-axis machining centres. Working closely with colleagues across Manufacturing and Technical departments, you'll help ensure parts are produced right first time and delivered to demanding deadlines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting, operating and optimising 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Machining patterns, jigs and carbon components to engineering drawings and specification.
• Carrying out self-inspection activities to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, inspection and technical teams to resolve machining challenges.
• Maintaining accurate work order and production data.
• Ensuring effective shift handovers and continuous workflow.
• Contributing ideas that improve quality, efficiency and manufacturing performance.

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.

This role operates on a night shift, Monday to Thursday, working 18:15 to 04.45.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're interested in individuals who combine technical excellence with a proactive and collaborative approach.

You'll ideally have:

• A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• A strong understanding of engineering materials and machining processes.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.

Additional Information

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