Apprentice CNC Machinist/Engineer

Summary

Be part of a small and dynamic team based in Grantham. Learn to manufacture a range of components that end up in racing cars, aircraft, and medical equipment. Help us grow our own product range and experience all the different techniques that are required to make a design go from an idea to a finished item.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

With a staged increase in wage relating to performance and attitude

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday with 1-hour lunch and or breaks.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 30 October

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

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

During your apprenticeship, a typical day would include the following:

Preparing materials for various jobs
Loading different types of machines to manufacture parts
Keeping your area tidy and efficient
Helping other members of the team

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be expected to:

Produce parts by programming CNC machines
Work to the company's quality and safety standards
Use a variety of manual tools
Read engineering drawing

Where you’ll work

Unit 25

The Old Malthouse

Springfield Rd

Grantham

NG31 7BG

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

GRANTHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.

Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.

Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.

Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.

Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.

Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.

Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.

Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.

Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.

Plan and organise own work and resources.

Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.

Select machining process.

Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.

Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.

Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.

Measure and check components.

Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.

Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.

Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.

Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.

Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.

Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.

Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.

Apply ethical principles.

Apply team working principles.

Your training plan

Machining Technician Level 3.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or C)
Science (grade 4 or C)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience

Other requirements

Investment in the candidate's own future is essential. A keen desire to be an engineer and outside interests that reflect this is an advantage. Any interest in anything Automotive would be considered an advantage. The candidate must be able to travel to work under their own steam as well as get to college on their day release.

About this company

Founded in 2013, Iconic Engineering Solutions Ltd was set up to provide quality engineering services yet make it an accessible way for other businesses to add to their engineering operations without the commitment and hassle of using agency solutions. In 2020 we moved to a 2000sqft Unit and in 2021 we grew further into a 5000sqft space. In just three years we have gone from once CNC to 5 and now employ our own staff and train the next generation of engineers.

http://www.iconicengineeringsolutions.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ICONIC ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LTD

Jamie Clare

info@iconicengineeringsolutions.com

07909446366

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000269351.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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