Apprentice CNC Machinist

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment as an Apprentice machinist. You will learn to read engineering drawings and learn to set and operate CNC machines (including setting the cutting speeds and choosing the correct tooling)

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 07.30 - 16.00 Friday, 07.30 - 12.30
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
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

Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation involved in the machining processes such as speeds and feeds, calculating angles/tapers, material removal
Understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines used, and their applications
Understand the work-holding devices, cutting tools, and setting up procedures, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification
Learn to read engineering drawings
Learn to set and operate CNC machines (including setting the cutting speeds and choosing the correct tooling)
Learn to program CNC machines using different controls
Learn to carry out changes to programmes
Learn to problem solve machine issues
Learn about housekeeping and daily maintenance checks in the work area
Ensure all working practices and procedures are followed at all times
Understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time
Undertake any other duties in line with capabilities
Maintenance and safe working practices and use of PPE

Where you’ll work

19 BRINDLEY ROAD

HERTBURN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

WASHINGTON

TYNE & WEAR

NE37 2SF

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

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

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

Apprentices will work towards the Machining technician standard,

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language or English Literature (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

RDS Engineering specialize in precision engineering. They are multi site organisation which specialises in producing machined components for a selection of industries including oil and gas, renewables and energy.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277245.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October)

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