Machinist Technician

Vehicle Development Machinist Technician

Purpose of the Role:
Facilitate and support Vehicle Development manufacture, build and test requirements, and product development, prototype and research requests for machined produced parts.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for executing to a high standard machining work, requested by the Vehicle Development workshop teams.
• Working closely with members of the Vehicle Development build team to build high-quality, reliable prototype vehicles, bucks and rigs for effective test and development of new vehicle technologies.
• Co-ordinate simultaneous work requests in an effective and intelligent manner, managing conflicting priorities to tight deadlines.
• Responsibility for machining plant and equipment care and maintenance.
• Open to working additional hours including weekends when required beyond the stated core hours to maintain work request deadlines and project schedules.
• Compliance with the company Health and Safety policies at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Extensive machining experience of one off, and small batch parts using both CNC and manual Mill, and Lathe.
• Preferred knowledge of motor vehicle architecture and operation.
• Preferred experience of working with the up to date metallic and composite materials used in the high-performance vehicle and, or aerospace industries.
• Good degree of computer literacy, including the use of CATIA CAD for drawing viewing.
• Ability to interpret 2D engineering specifications and drawings.
• Ability to self-check and inspect completed machined parts.
• Engineering based Apprenticeship training giving a competency in general engineering workshop skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent team member who can also work confidently on their own.
• Commitment to drive and succeed, enthusiastic, self motivated, and reliable.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Punctual and conscientious