CNC Machining Apprentice

TRINITY PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD

North Shields, NE29 7XB

Closes in 19 days (Sunday 20 October)

Posted on 30 September 2024


Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to join this fantastic team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn. Your training will be underpinned with practical experience which will prepare you for a career as an apprentice. Start date 4th November.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm Thursday 8am - 1pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 3 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

We are offering a 4 year apprenticeship in which you will benefit from working closely with highly skilled engineers to learn and develop cnc machining skills and knowledge.

Your bespoke training will equip you with the capability to produce machined components for high specification products. Soft skills will also be developed during this period to help strengthen skills such as communication.

After successful completion of the 48-month apprenticeship, you will have enough skills and experience to make you a strong entrant to start work as a qualified member of the CNC machining staff.

You will combine on the job skills and knowledge gained in the workplace along with off the job further education to ensure that this is achievable.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operation of CNC lathes and milling machines
  • Understanding how to use lathes and milling machines to machine a wide range of different materials
  • Fundamental engineering skills will be embedded into the training, progressing onto a number of CNC machines using conversational programming techniques
  • Given the vast range of materials to be machined, you will learn the skills and techniques for machining each type of metal

Where you’ll work

Unit B9 - B10

Hamar Close

Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate

North Shields

NE29 7XB

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

    • 3 x 5-week practical training modules in hand fitting, turning and milling (starting 4th November)
    • L3 Extended Diploma in Machining 
    • End-point assessment

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Established in 2013, Trinity Precision Engineering is a quality-first, high-end machining specialist Operating from our facility in the North East of England, we are ideally placed to serve our customers based across the UK. We have extensive experience of delivering world-class precision engineering solutions on time and to specification to companies at the forefront of their industry, including motorsport, aerospace and defence. We believe quality and customer service has been key to our success and we pride ourselves on developing long-lasting successful relationships with clients. Our knowledgeable and skilled team deliver an unparalleled service and can support you at each stage of the process, from initial concept and prototype to manufacture and delivery.

    https://trinity-precision.com/about/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship

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    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TDR TRAINING LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279809.

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    Closes in 19 days (Sunday 20 October)

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