CNC Machinist in Reading

AWE is currently looking for a Craft Machinist Practitioner 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 within the Production Function.Location - BurghfieldPackage - £27,420 - £39,060 dependant on skills and experience plus allowancesAs 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 trainingEmployee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health ServicesA generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Life AssuranceDiscounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spendingSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your familyA 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 specificationMaintain safe operation of machine tools and all other related equipmentMaintain 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, precision grinders, and weldersSiemens Programming experience is advantageousGood understanding of turning, setting and operatingKnowledge of turn/mill desirableUndertake route cause analysis for problem solvingMulti-task across multiple machine tools and manufacturing areasAct as a role model and mentor peers and apprentices as required by the business areaSupport and participate continuous improvement activitiesCarry out 6s activities in line with business area requirementsTo undertake and maintain all training in your core role and linked disciplinesCompliance with necessary procedures in the execution of the roleParticipate 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 #LI-JWCandidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role