Location - Newbury, Berkshire
Hours - 42.5 p/w, 08:00-17:00 Mon – Fri, or shift work available
Salary - Competitive
Progressive Technology Ltd and Progressive Technology Advanced Materials Ltd are part of a rapidly expanding group of engineering companies based in Newbury, working primarily in the Formula 1 industry. We have experienced rapid growth in size over the last two years and have plans in place to ensure that this continues in the future.
The successful EDM wire machinist applicant will come from an engineering background and ideally come with experience of working within the motor sport/automotive/aerospace industry. You will be working within a very demanding but also rewarding environment.
The Role
Machining a range of exotic metals into precision components for high end motorsport, aerospace, defence and medical applications.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical diagrams.
Advantageous but not essential, the use of verification software to ensure CAM programs are pre-machining risk assessed and fit for purpose.
Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment at all times.
Providing feedback to team leaders and shop floor staff to highlight any technical issues or potential risks.
Help drive technology and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques.
Qualifications and Experience
- Ideally experienced working on Sodick Wire Erosion machines, but training will be provided
- Leadership skills are desirable
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible approach to workload and business requirements
- Works well in a team environment
- The ability to work under pressure
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Private Medical insurance
- Subsidised health club and gym membership
- Free Lunch
- Regular overtime.
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Company Phone
This is a full-time position, (42.5 hours per week) 08:00am to 5:00pm (Monday to Friday), but various other shifts available.
Part of the Progressive Technology group of companies we are an award winning, Pattern, Prototype and Composite Machining specialist, based in the centre of Newbury, Berkshire.
Supporting many of the leading Formula One Teams as well as other industries we currently have an opening for an experienced CAM programmer to join us on a permanent basis working on the dayshift.
You will be programming offline for a variety of CNC machines using Siemens NX and Vericut in various materials, these include epoxy and polyurethane tooling boards as well as Rohacell and Carbon fibre.
Experience of both Siemens NX and working in a pattern and composite machining environment would be beneficial although this is not essential as applicants with knowledge of other CAM systems and machining environments will be considered.
The Progressive Technology Group operates out of its state-of-the-art facility in Newbury Berkshire and along with an excellent and challenging working environment, other benefits include:
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday.
- Private health care.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company mobile phone.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Staff canteen.