Apprentice Tool Maker (Setter)

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Stoke-on-Trent (ST1 5HR)

Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025

Posted on 1 November 2024

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Summary

The successful candidate will receive full training in Machine Tool Setting and begin a career in a company with a good track record. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and to progress to higher level qualifications.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Shift basis. 6.00am - 2.00pm, 2.00pm - 10.00pm.

39 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 June 2025

Duration

1 year

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

A machine (tool) setter installs, operates and maintains the machines used in manufacturing and production. They ensure these machines function correctly and efficiently, allowing businesses to meet their production goals and maintain high-quality standards.

  • Setting up machines: Machinists configure machines according to specific job requirements, which involves adjusting components and machine parameters.
  • Operating machines: Machinists operate machines during production runs, closely monitoring them to maintain efficiency and quality. They promptly resolve any issues to help meet production targets.
  • Performing routine maintenance: Machinists perform regular maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating and replacing worn parts.
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Machinists identify and resolve issues when machines malfunction or product quality is substandard.
  • Ensuring safety: Adherence to safety protocols and regulations is a key responsibility for machinists.
  • Quality control: Machinists conduct quality control checks, measuring, testing and visually inspecting parts or products to ensure they meet required specifications.
  • Record keeping: Machinists maintain accurate documentation of machine settings, production runs, maintenance tasks and any issues encountered during manufacturing. Thorough records help track performance, identify areas for improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.

Where you’ll work

Hanley Technical Institute
151-153 Marsh Street North
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5HR

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 / A - C)
  • Math (grade 4 / A - 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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Excellent Time Keeping

About this company

North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association Ltd have a strong track record of working with local engineering companies for over fifty years. The largest dedicated engineering training organisation in Stoke on Trent we pride ourselves on our unique historical links with the local engineering sector.

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to be discussed on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Kerry Turner

kerry@nsegta.co.uk

01782 213485

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285254.

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Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025

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