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.
We are recruiting for a Tool Pre-Setter Technician to join our Machine Shop here at Williams. In this role you will manage the day-to-day preparation, building and pre-setting of CNC spindle tool assemblies to support our metallics production. This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual with experience in a manufacturing environment to come join us on the journey ahead.
As a Tool Pre-Setter Technician your responsibilities will include:
Gather CNC spindle tool assemblies, Work Orders, work holding fixtures and material, and the part specific Work Instructions ready for production to meet the requirements of the business.
Deliver completed “Job Packs” to the correct machine tool/area using tool trolleys as supplied.
Disassemble CNC spindle tool assemblies after production.
Clean and examine CNC spindle tooling assemblies and ancillary components (collets etc.). Remove coolant/cutting fluid residue, identify damage, rectify if possible/raise as a serviceability issue to the relevant authority.
Discard for re-cycling out of life/worn/damaged cutter tooling.
Store all CNC spindle tool holders and cutter tooling in their designated areas when not in use and document accordingly.
Raise purchase requisitions for replacement of ad-hoc special cutter tooling.
To manage the booking in/out of cutter tooling, tool holders, ancillary components, and fixtures to ensure we have an efficient inventory control system that supports our commitment to 5S principles.
Check and validate used cutter tooling to maximise tool life with the key objective to reduce waste and cutter tooling spend.
Ensure shift changeover communication is concise to ensure a seamless transition.
We are looking for a Tool Pre-Setter Technician with the following skills and experience:
Previous experience within a fast-paced environment, preferably in a Machining/Manufacturing environment.
Previous experience or knowledge of cutter tooling, assemblies, processes, and methods is beneficial.
Self-motivated, innovative and with the ability to work unsupervised to challenging deadliness.
Demonstrate effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.
Excellent Communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
A team player, with a positive can-do attitude and drive for continuous improvement.
Please note this role is working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (06:00-18:00)
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 that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments
