The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the worlds leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Machinist to join our Pattern Shop team here at Williams Racing. In this role you will be responsible for setting up and machine patterns and carbon components to a drawing, this includes 5 axis machining and some self-inspection,
As a Machinist in our Pattern Shop, your main responsibilities will be:
To carry out machining operations as directed by the Supervision ensuring that all steps are taken to meet given deadlines and that machines are run at their optimum.
Where appropriate, to communicate with TPP when solving problems when machining patterns/jigs/components and/or offer solutions that may further improve the quality or runtime of the job.
To proactively liaise with both fellow machinists within the Department and other areas within the business to ensure best practice is established and utilised.
Carry out all possible inspection during the machining of any patterns, jigs and components establish to ensure work presented to Inspection is right first time.
To ensure that all relevant Work Order and shop floor data is collected and is accurate.
Ensure communication to other shifts is thorough and accurate so that a smooth handover results in minimum loss in production time.
To communicate ideas and suggestions regarding more efficient / effective production to the Supervision/Management.
Ensure all tooling is built to correct specification and stored accordingly.
Follow all predefined information as set out in the Program job packs.
We are looking for a Machinist, with the following skills and experience:
You will possess a recognised apprenticeship or have relevant experience in a similar environment.
Proficient in using 3 and 5 axis machine centres.
Knowledge of various materials and their properties.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Attention to detail and precision.
The ability to work well independently and be self-motivated, as well as work diligently with the pattern shop team.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments
