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AWE is currently looking for enthusiastic Craft Machinists to carry out a wide range of craft machining operations on new, cutting-edge equipment, in the manufacture and development of production and trials components to support the business' Mission Statement.
What Can We Offer:
Location - Burghfield
Package - £27,420 - £39,060 dependant on skills and experience plus allowances
Closing Date - 10th January 2025
Hours - 37 hours per week
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
To be considered for this role you must have a recognised apprenticeship and NVQ Level 2 minimum.
Responsibilities outlined below are not exclusive, but there is an expectation you will operate a variety of machine tools such as computer numerical code (CNC), 5axis/3axis lathes and milling machines, precision grinders, and welders.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver the production of high precision components to meet the required customer specification.
- Maintain safe operation of machine tools and all other related equipment.
- Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player.
- Multi-task across multiple machine tools and manufacturing areas.
- Undertake route cause analysis for problem solving.
- Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Act as a role model and mentor peers and apprentices as required by the business area.
Who You'll Be:
- Siemens Programming experience is advantageous, but not essential.
- Good understanding of turning, setting, and operating.
- Knowledge of turn/mill is desirable.
- Carry out 6s activities in line with business area requirements.
- To undertake and maintain all training in your core role and linked disciplines.
- Understand and execute compliance with necessary procedures in the execution of the role.
- Participate in task review planning activities and route card generation where required.
- Contribute to the drafting of safety and operational documentation as required by the business area.
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Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role.
