Pattern Shop Machinist

At Williams Racing, 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 day shift, Monday to Thursday, working 07:30 to 18:30. 

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.

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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.