Model Maker

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