Job Description
After more than 60 years away from Formula One®, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team has more than 800 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
The Aston Martin era represents a journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One®.
We have a new opportunity to be part of the Machine Shop team in the role of CNC Turner on the weekend shift.
In this role you will be required to:
- Program, set and operate Mazak lathes using both Mazatrol controls and Hypermill to produce machined components
- Liaising with colleagues in the Machine Shop and other departments
- Ability to deal with technical challenges as they arise and report risk to the plan
- Meeting challenging and demanding deadlines
- Maintaining consistent high standards
- Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements
- To understand the COSHH data, data sheets and their location.
- To review and continuously improve machining methods and produce parts to the required quality standards
- To keep the ERP System up to date with latest transactions
- To ensure good communication between shifts.
- To assist in Quality Assurance within the department
- To demonstrate a flexible and understanding approach to the department’s needs
- To lead by example
- To meet the requirements and demands of the busy periods
- To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally at all times and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
- To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard
Key skills:
- Previous experience programming, setting, and operating Mazak lathes with Mazatrol
- Experience with Openmind-Hypermill would be an advantage
- Experience and knowledge of a machine shop environment required
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A methodical and thorough approach to your work
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work well with colleagues
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a dependable team player
- Possess good IT skills
- Have a positive attitude and be willing to help throughout the department
- Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines
- A willingness to work extra hours as required
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the commitment to the Health & Safety policy. Keep working area clear and free from hazards.
- To carry out routine machine maintenance.
Aston Martin Aramco® Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.