Craft Machinist Practitioner Burghfield
Job description
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE is currently looking for a Craft Machinist Practitioner to carry out a wide range of craft machining operations in the manufacture and development of production and trials components within the Production Function. Location – Burghfield Package – £27,420 - £39,060 dependant on skills and experience plus allowances Closing date for this role is 27th July 2023 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. Key Accountabilities: 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 Key Responsibilities: 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), lathes, milling machines, shapers, precision grinders, and welders Programming, control and configuration of CNC Undertake route cause analysis for problem solving Multi-task across multiple machine tools and manufacturing areas Act as a role model and mentor peers and apprentices as required by the business area Support and participate continuous improvement activities Carry out 6s activities in line with business area requirements To undertake and maintain all training in your core role and linked disciplines 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 Work with others to form high performing teams Adopt a ‘See It, Own It, Solve It’ mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems #LI-JW Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role. Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR. Atomic Weapons Establishment
