Morson Talent are working with a leading motorsport/aerospace company to recruit a Model Maker to join their team and contribute to the success of our client.
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Hours/Shift: Variety of shift available
- Rate: Circa £30p.h umb
- Contract Length: Initially till the end of the year, with an extension into the build likely
Job Description:
As a Model Maker, you will primarily be focussed on working with model shop and wind tunnel areas and will include fitting detailed components, preparing / organising session projects and carrying out several levels of model inspection. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the accurate production of composite parts that meet quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure wind tunnel projects are manufactured to a high standard and to tight deadlines
- Building large complex mechanical assemblies for the wind tunnel model
- Deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure
- Manage workload and meet targets set
- Work with the design team to improve the efficiency and quality of the wind tunnel model as it develops
- Maintaining consistent high standards
- Diagnose and solve problems as they arise
- Assisting within other areas of the department as required
- Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements
Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience working in a similar position within Formula 1.
- Up to date experience of wind tunnel model part preparation
- Up to date experience of wind tunnel models and testing
- Good mechanical understanding of current wind tunnel models
- 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
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