Weekend CNC Programmer & 5-Axis Machinist - Prototyping

Atlassian Williams F1 Team; Grove; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

At Atlassian Williams F1 Team, the Prototype Machine Shop seeks a CAM Programmer/Machine Operator to program and machine complex wind tunnel model components, testing jigs and fixtures, and occasionally race car parts. You will translate CAD data to first-off parts, optimize 5-axis toolpaths, and work with peers to meet tight deadlines.

The role demands precise, high-speed work in a high-performance motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a low-volume, high-precision prototype environment with CNC and manual machining.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise workloads, and operate multiple machines to meet deadlines.
• Extensive experience with metallic and non-metallic components, including aircraft-grade materials and engineering plastics.
• Strong expertise in setting, operating, and optimising 5-axis CNC tools.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, ideally Siemens NX, with capability to modify machining programs.
• An engineering apprenticeship or at least five years' precision engineering experience, preferably in F1, motorsport, or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Produce components efficiently to minimise lead times and costs.
• Collaborate with Toolpath Programming to address first-off issues and improve quality/runtime.
• Perform CAM programming and machining as directed by Supervisor/Team Leader to meet deadlines.
• Work with machinists and other teams to share best practices.
• Inspect first-off parts thoroughly and ensure consistent quality for subsequent runs.
• Record shop floor data using Data Collection Software.
• Handover shifts clearly in writing and verbally to protect production time.
• Log job information in the handover notebook for future demand runs.
• Contribute ideas for more efficient production with your Supervisor/Team Leader.

Skills

Low-volume high-precision fabrication

CNC machining

5-axis programming

Planning and prioritising

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens NX

Data Collection Software

Job description

At Atlassian Williams F1 Team, the Prototype Machine Shop seeks a CAM Programmer/Machine Operator to program and machine complex wind tunnel model components, testing jigs and fixtures, and occasionally race car parts. You will translate CAD data to first-off parts, optimize 5-axis toolpaths, and work with peers to meet tight deadlines.

The role demands precise, high-speed work in a high-performance motorsport environment.