Prototype Machinist - Nights

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Grove, Wantage
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Experienced
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

CNC machining CAM programming Fanuc/Siemens Prototype machining Precision engineering Manufacturing Quality control Engineering plastics

FULL DESCRIPTION

Prototype Machinist - Nights

The role of CAM Programmer/Prototype Machinist Operator will work in the Prototype Machine Shop producing complex components for our Wind Tunnel model, associated jigs and fixtures used in our testing department and from time-to-time components for the race car.

  • To produce high quality components in a time effective manner to meet the demands required to support the development and production for the Formula One race car and external customers.
  • To ensure components are produced in the most efficient, cost-effective way whilst keeping lead-times to a minimum.
  • To be pro-active in continuous improvement across all the department’s activities and interfaces with other parts of the business.
  • To promote a positive working environment.
  • To carry out CAM programming and machining operations as directed by the Supervisor/Team Leader ensuring that all steps are taken to meet given deadlines.
  • Ensure that the Supervisor/Team Leader is kept informed when programming/machining problems are causing delays.
  • To proactively liaise with fellow programmers and machinists and other areas within the business to ensure best practice is established and utilised.
  • Carry out all possible inspection during the machining of any first off components, establish that a first off is correct and ensure that the remainder of the batch meets the same standard.
  • Ensure that all relevant shop floor data is collected and is accurately recorded using Data Collection Software when required.
  • Ensure communication to other shifts is thorough and accurate so that a smooth handover results in minimum loss in production time using written and verbal communication as necessary.
  • All information pertaining to the running of the job must be clearly and accurately recorded to ensure the smooth running of future demand using the preferred handover notebook.
  • Communicate ideas and suggestions regarding more efficient/effective production to the Supervisor/Team Leader.
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