CNC Turner/ Manual Machinist

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60mph. Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its fifth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organization with defined values that shape the culture of its team – deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.

SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of SailGP and has led the way in high-performance applied innovation.

Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies relocated to Southampton, UK in Spring 2024 at our new state of the art facility.

Summary:

SailGP Technologies is looking for a dynamic and motivated CNC Turner with Manual Machining experience, to join our high-performance team. This exciting role involves working at our Southampton facility and providing global event support to the Technical Team, reporting to the Machine Shop Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programing, setting and operating CNC machined components, for the state-of-the-art F50 foiling catamarans. You will also provide on-site support for the league from a fully equipped mobile workshop at event locations worldwide. This role requires travel throughout the season.

Our UK facility boasts a brand new machine shop, featuring three Mazak CNC machines, a CMS ARES 5-axis machining center, a manual lathe, a manual milling machine, and TIG welding capabilities.

Responsibilities: 

CNC, Facility and General Responsibilities

Programming, setting and operating Mazak CNC lathes using Mazatrol

Precision machining to tight tolerances, typically ±0.01mm

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Self inspection using hand tools

Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment

Responsible for self inspection to ensure all components are 100% correct and inline with standards

Machine components on manual lathe/milling machines

Tooling/fixturing for manual machines

Machine maintenance

Onsite- Event Based

To attend and operate from the mobile Machine Shop at global events

Fabrication and machining of components required for the SailGP league, to produce steel, stainless steel, aluminium & titanium components

General Engineering and mechanical assistance at events

Job-list orientated during regattas

General overview of technical aspects of the F50, ensuing the assets remain “one design”

Responsible for keeping part inventories and maintaining adequate stock of spares at all times

Overall responsibility for mobile machine shop setup and packdown, and assisting the wider team with tents and containers as required

Assist with launch and retrieval operations and daily on-water tasks when required

Background & Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience with programming, setting and operating Mazak lathes using Mazatrol

Proven experience in R&D work as well as small batch production

Demonstrated background in marine or high-performance engineering environments

Hands-on experience operating manual machining equipment, lathes, mills etc

Experience programming, setting and operating CNC Mill/Turns using Mazatrol an advantage

Previous involvement in event based operations desirable

Strong understanding of mechanical systems and assemblies, with the ability to repair precision components under time pressure

Understanding of tolerance and precious measurements

The ability to interpret detailed instructions and engineering drawings

Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly in a high pressure event environment

Highly organised with excellent time management skills

Attributes:

Is driven by delivering quality with a strong sense of pride in their work

Effective communication skills, coupled with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Able to problem solve 

Brave and always ready to embrace the challenge presented

Excellent attention to detail 

Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Self-starter, action-oriented, resourceful

Culturally sensitive and able to effectively work globally

A keen interest in engineering design would be beneficial

Able to multitask and work under pressure to deliver to deadlines

You are expected to work with minimum supervision and may be expected to deal with other duties appropriate to your skill set and ability

Able to travel internationally for extended periods

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

SailGP Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.