What are Production Jobs?

Production jobs in Motorsport are mostly factory based and use advanced machines and techniques such as moulds to manufacture race car parts. Roles could include CNC Machinists, Composite Technicians, Laminators and Trimmers. Some roles are night shifts and weekends.

What are examples of Production job titles?

Motorsport Production job titles will include GRP Laminator, Composite Laminator, Laminator Technician, Composite Trimmer, Composite Technician, Trimmer, Patternmaker, Carbon Fibre Trimmer, CNC Machinist, Composite CNC Machinist, Pattern Shop Technician, CNC Miller, CNC Router, Weld Operator, CNC Turner Programmer/Setter/Operator, 5 Axis Machinist, Milling Operator, Model Machine Shop, CNC Lathe Programme Operator, CNC Insert & Core Programmer, Manual Honing Operator, Gear Cutting CNC Shaper, CNC Gear Grinder, Model Maker, Model Technician and many more.

What tasks and responsibilities do roles in Production have?

To work in production in motorsport, you will be producing all sorts of parts and supplies needed for vehicle assembly. You will be required to work with Technical Manuals and drawings to product the high-quality parts needed for race cars. You will be fitting and trimming composite components and composite moulds. You will work with a variety of materials, such as pre-peg carbon fibre and you will be responsible for kitting, layup, bagging and de-bagging the component.

What qualifications do you need to work in Production?

Whilst a degree is not a requirement, general engineering and manufacturing knowledge is required. Some courses will be worth looking at such as Diplomas and Technical Colleges to help define your skills.