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 world's 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.
The position:
Machinist (CNC Turning) to join our team in the Machine Shop. The primary focus will be producing complex components for the Race Car and associated jigs and fixtures on our new DMG Mori NLX Turn/Mill machines. Our department objective is to produce key parts in the most efficient, cost effective way, maintaining tight delivery deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
The role:
Candidates will actively contribute to the department goals, working both collaboratively and individually to achieve this. A strong work ethic and a positive approach to continuous improvement will be important to you as these values contribute to a successful team. Written and verbal communication skills are important attributes ensuring accurate information is given across shifts and the department. You will ensure that all shop floor documentation is completed as required along with accurate bookings onto our Shop Floor Data Collection software recording machine utilisation and productivity.
Skills you'll use every day:
The successful candidate will demonstrate a good level of knowledge manufacturing metallic and non-metallic components from aircraft grade metallics and high-quality engineering plastics, planning your production methods and tooling to ensure drawing specifications are achieved. A strong knowledge of Fanuc controlled machines programming manually and/or conversationally is preferred as is the ability to run multiple machines when required.
Core Skills:
Candidates should ideally possess a recognised apprenticeship or have gained relevant experience in a precision engineering environment and have a good knowledge of G-Code programming using Fanuc controlled CNC Lathes/Turn-Mill machine tools. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a good depth of machining knowledge both CNC and Manual in a low volume high accuracy, fast paced prototype environment.
The person:
Take pride in their work and be capable of working with a minimum of supervision with attention to detail whilst displaying a ‘can do’ attitude. A high degree of flexibility, self-motivation, team ethic and initiative are critical for success in this role. Due to the nature of the business it may be required to work extended hours on occasion to service the needs of the Team.
Please note this is for the following shift: 4 on 4 off
Application closing date: All applications must be received by 26th August 2022
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 who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.