Apprentice Machining Technician

Summary

Our small family company in it's 40th year are looking for an apprentice to join us and learn their trade as a precision machinist. We specialise in machining materials which are used in oil and gas, aerospace, defence industries amongst others, and have a wealth of experience to share.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 April 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Learn all aspects of our machining and production processes.
Working alongside experienced members of staff and eventually becoming more independent to facilitate setting up and operating all of our machinery.
Learn operation of manual lathes and CNC lathes, performing processes such as turning, drilling, trepanning, threading, parting, etc.
Comply with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Assist with other duties such as helping with packing, loading and unloading of lorries, cleaning/ tidying of the workplace.
Become an integral member of the team.
Interpret information and plan their activities.
Set up, operate and adjust machine tool settings.
Inspect components and machinery, report issues and support continuous improvement activities.

Where you’ll work

40 WEST DON STREET
SHEFFIELD
S6 3BH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Qualification: L3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

Assessment:

Practical demonstration with questions:
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence:
Knowledge test:

Attendance: Day release:

Venue: The Sheffield College: Advanced Technology Centre, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, S2 3BA:

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A* - C/9-4/or equivalent)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Important: is a person’s attitude to work, punctuality and reliability and a willingness to learn.

About this company

We are a small genuine family run company now in its 40th year. Three family members are still employed by the company. Nearly all of our work is completed on lathes, involving the use of conventional and CNC machines. We specialise in machining materials which are used in oil and gas, aerospace, defence industries amongst others. Most of the materials that we machine are high temperature, high corrosion resistant materials which are consequently more difficult to machine that more common materials. Over the last 40 years we have established equipment and methods to enable us to machine these materials effectively. We have also established long standing, trusted relationships with our customers who appreciate our ability to deal with their expensive and difficult materials.

https://www.mjtengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To be negotiated and agreed.

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