CNC Operator - Evening/Night Shift

SHAPE is a dynamic and growing business, motivated to bolstering experience and expertise across the team. We are looking for an enthusiastic CNC machine operator to join our team on the evening/night shift. You will enjoy working in a modern pattern shop environment, to tight deadlines and working to exacting customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operating CMS Ares/Antares 5-axis milling machines with Fanuc controllers.

  • Operating Dugard 1000 3-axis machines with Fanuc controllers.

  • Blocking up and preparing jobs for machining.

  • Working to a delivery schedule agreed with the Production Manager.

ABOUT YOU

We expect you to have:

  • Experience in 5-axis pattern machining (Epoxy/PU/Composite materials)

  • Good experience in operating CNC machines with Fanuc controllers.

  • Excellent communication and team working skills.

  • A good ability to use your initiative and respond quickly to problems.

  • Ability to work well within a small team.

We’re impressed if you have:

  • Working knowledge of CATIA V5 CNC programming software

REWARDS

A competitive annual salary paid monthly, rate dependent upon experience. Annual bonuses based on company performance.

OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER PROGRESSION

Shape is a small dynamic team requiring multi-skilled people, there are always opportunities for progression. The role might require an element of quality/inspection using a CMM faro arm, full training would be provided.

LOCATION

Our office and manufacturing site are based in Witney, which is 10 miles West of Oxford City and has good public transport links, parking, and access to local amenities.

ABOUT US

SHAPE Machining Ltd is a multi-axis machining and advanced engineering company founded in 2014 by Peter McCool (former F1 Chief Designer and FE Technical Director). We provide precision composite machined tooling to the F1, motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries and a growing number of other sectors requiring complex composite tooling and engineering services.

NEXT STEPS

For more information or to apply, please contact us via email: adrian.mortlock@shape-machining.co.uk with a short covering note and a copy of your CV.

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CMM Inspector

SHAPE is a dynamic and growing business, motivated to bolstering experience and expertise across the team. We are looking for a meticulous CMM Inspector to work alongside our experienced engineering team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for leading Inspection and Quality activities, working to tight lead-times, to rigorous customer standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • CMM inspection of 5-axis machined components.

  • Generation of inspection reports.

  • FAIR creation (where required) highlighting key feature dimensions.

  • Non-conformance reporting and correctional action for continual improvement.

  • Continually develop internal quality procedures in line with ISO9001.

ABOUT YOU:

What we are looking for:

  • A minimum of 2years CMM Inspection experience. Patterns, 5-axis machined (Epoxy/PU) products.

  • Strong knowledge of GD&T principles with the ability to read and understand technical drawings.

  • Good understanding of datum structures, application, and alignment.

  • Experience of Polyworks (or similar)

  • Experience of using a Faro arm.

  • Understanding of mechanical inspection equipment.

  • Confident in communicating with customers and quality teams.

  • A good ability to use your initiative and respond quickly to problems.

  • Ability to liaise efficiently with production.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Excellent written and verbal communication.

REWARDS

A competitive annual salary paid monthly, rate dependent upon experience. Annual bonuses based on company performance.

LOCATION

Our office and manufacturing site are based in Witney, which is 10 miles West of Oxford City and has good public transport links, parking, and access to local amenities. From time to time, you may need to travel within the UK and Mainland Europe to visit our customers and suppliers.

ABOUT US

SHAPE Machining Ltd is a multi-axis machining and advanced engineering company founded in 2014 by Peter McCool (former F1 Chief Designer and FE Technical Director). We provide precision composite machined tooling to the F1, motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries and a growing number of other sectors requiring complex composite tooling and engineering services.

NEXT STEPS

For more information or to apply, please contact us via email: adrian.mortlock@shape-machining.co.uk with a short covering note and a copy of your CV.

Apply for the job