SailGP Technologies, located in Southampton, UK, seeks a dynamic and motivated Manual Machinist/Fabricator/Welder to join our high-performance team. The role involves fabricating and machining components for the state‑of‑the‑art F50 foiling catamarans and providing on‑site support from a fully equipped mobile workshop at event locations worldwide. Extensive and frequent travel throughout the season is required.
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
* Attend and manage the mobile machine shop at global events.
* Fabricate and machine components required for the SailGP league, producing steel, stainless steel, aluminium and titanium parts.
* Provide general engineering and mechanical assistance at events.
* Maintain job‑list orientation during regattas.
* Ensure technical aspects of the F50 remain “one design” across the fleet.
* Keep part inventories and maintain adequate stock of spares at all times.
* Overall responsibility for mobile machine shop set‑up and pack‑down, and assist the wider team with tents and containers as required.
* Assist with launch, retrieval operations and daily on‑water tasks when required.
* Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
* Self‑inspect components to ensure 100 % correctness and compliance with standards.
* Organise consumables for the fabrication area.
* Perform TIG welding of components.
* Operate manual lathe and milling machines.
* Create tooling and fixturing for manual machines.
* Maintain machine equipment.
Background & Experience
* Proven experience in precision fabrication and welding.
* Demonstrated background in marine or high‑performance engineering environments.
* Hands‑on experience operating manual machining equipment, lathes, mills, etc.
* Experience with TIG welding (and ideally MIG) to a high quality in multiple materials (steel, aluminum, titanium).
* 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 precision measurements.
* Ability to interpret detailed instructions and engineering drawings.
* Good problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in a high‑pressure event environment.
* Highly organised with excellent time‑management skills.
* Experience in conventional and CNC machining is an advantage.
Attributes
* 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.
* Ability 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 work globally.
* Interest in engineering design would be beneficial.
* Able to multitask and work under pressure to deliver to deadlines.
* Expected to work with minimum supervision and may be required to deal with other duties appropriate to skill set and ability.
* Able to travel internationally for extended periods, attending a minimum of 10 events per season.
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
SailGP Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
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