Machining Apprentice
GATEWAY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LTD
NANTWICH, CW5 6PQ
Closes on Wednesday 30 October
Posted on 8 August 2024
Contents
Summary
The successful candidate will work for a successful, well-established company, based in Nantwich. They will be trained to program and operative CNC and MC machinery working under the supervision of the Ferrite Machining Specialists. The role requires a driven individual who can think outside of the box and thrives on challenges.
- Annual wage
- £13,145.60 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday from 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm. A flexible approach to the working hours will be required. Sometimes working patterns may vary e.g. 7.00am - 3.00pm or 11.00am - 7.00pm.
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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1 Year 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
The successful candidate will be trained, following machine shop safe working practices and procedural guidelines, to program CNC and NC machinery.
Key tasks will include (but not limited to):
- Operating NC and CNC machines
- Carrying out detailed test procedures
- Creating CAD drawings and managing the CAD database
- Carrying out day-to-day tasks of the machine shop
- Working to the machines job schedules
- Managing stock of machine tools and work holdings
Where you’ll work
INNOVATION HOUSE
BEAM HEATH WAY
NANTWICH
CW5 6PQ
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
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard which includes:
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (skills)
- Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge)
- Functional skills in maths or English (if requried)
- Learning will take place in the workplace with the need to attend training with NSEGTA when required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade Grade C/4)
- Maths (grade Grade C/4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
Gateway Electronic Components was founded in 2000 by a team of industry professionals time-served in the franchised components distributor sector. With unrivalled expertise in finding ways of bringing innovative supply solutions to customers seeking to release substantial costs from the procurement process. Gateway trades from a single UK location in Nantwich, Cheshire ideally placed close to ports and airports, freight hubs and the road and rail transport infrastructure. Trading with more than 1000 customers in over 50 countries; the company offers significant profile inventories from its base of world-class manufacturers.
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to discuss further progression routes or full-time employment opportunities
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
enquiries@nsegta.co.uk
01782213485
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270268.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 30 October
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