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