Tooling Maintenance Precision Fitter

AWE is currently recruiting for a Tooling Maintenance Precision Fitter 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- 35,000 dependant on skills and experience
Closing date: 17th January 2024
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 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
Job Purpose:
Carry out processing operations on all relevant products and support equipment within the required work areasCarry out mechanical handling operations within the required work areasWorking in accordance with all relevant Security, Safety, Efficiency and Quality regulationsWorking in accordance with the company Behaviours Framework
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure that all processing and handling operations are completed within programme restrictions and to approved operating procedures, safety cases and legislative requirements by adherence to the regulations laid down in Procedural Guides, Work Instructions, and Safe Systems of work relevant to the work areaIdentify any areas of concern or serious shortcomings which affect operations to Line ManagerComply with all safety, environmental, fire, quality, security standards, regulations and legislation by maintaining and promoting high personal standards and behaviours in environment, safety, health security and quality and be a great team playerUndertake the duties of any other craft operators, appropriate to the grade and training, as required / directed. Key Responsibilities:
Perform all processing and handling operations as necessary to meet outputsSupport processing activities which may includeReading and controlling the process and ensuring no deviations from approved proceduresUndertaking the mechanical operations required to complete the processAssisting with the supplying of spare parts as requiredBe competent to use a range of equipment, hand tools and machineryPerform crane / slinger dutiesCarry out tooling modifications, when required in accordance with approved proceduresPerform Tooling Maintenance tasks as required in accordance with approved proceduresAttending all periodic mandatory and on-the-job training, as directedIndividuals may be expected to undertake tasks in support of other teams and undertake any other duties deemed to be within the job holder's capability and grade
To be successful in this role you will have a recognised Craft Apprenticeship.