CNC Machine Operator / Engineer Apprentice (Ref HEI-0001-24).
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Dereham, NR19 1SX
Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)
Posted on 4 June 2024
Contents
Summary
Machining Apprenticeship within a Precision Engineering company specialising in the CNC manufacture of metal components used extensively in Scientific Instruments & manufacture. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Machining Technician qualification.
- Annual wage
- £12,646.40 to £22,605.44 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday only (Friday is a non working day).
7.00am - 5.00pm.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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3 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
We have an apprenticeship vacancy within a Precision Engineering company specialising in the CNC manufacture of high quality metal components used extensively in Scientific Instruments and manufacture.
The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Machining Technician qualification and their day to day work will include:
- Operating computer neumerical controlled lathe
- How to inspect the parts being made to a high standard and tight tolerances, working to complex technical drawings
- Finishing parts to a good standard, (e.g. deburring etc).
- Programming and operating of CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- Reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings, including tolerancing, and surface finish requirements
- Using hand measuring instruments
- Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.)
- Off-line programming including high end CAM systems
- Using mathematical techniques, formulae and calculations within the technical support environment
- Producing technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data and information required for the technical support activity being carried out
- Presenting the technical documentation in the required format
ensure that codes, symbols and other references used in the technical documentation follows agreed uk/international conventions - Saving and storing technical documentation in the correct format, location in accordance with organisational and / or customer requirements
- Carrying out assurance control procedures within an ISO9001 environment
- Carrying out full quality control procedures
- Developing effective business and / or customer relationships
- Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and / or procedures
Where you’ll work
24 Charles Wood Road
Dereham
NR19 1SX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Machining Technician qualification.The apprentichip will be delivered on site through a mix of online sessions and meetings
Progress will be tracked through an online portfolio and work based learning will be recorded as evidence.
The course will be concluded with an End Point assesment consiting of:
- Professional discussion
- Observations
- Presentation of evidence
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
- Science (grade 4/C)
Desirable qualifications
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:
- engineering (grade pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
A driving license would be preferred but not essential. Some previous experience and /or a Level 2 qualification in Engineering would be an advantage but, again, is not essential.
About this company
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
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Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- There is opportunity for the right candidate to move into full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Duncan
Duncan@tracweb.co.uk
07909472711
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000255309.
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Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 September)
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