Production Apprentice (Machining)

Summary

Work with a small team within the Production Department to help in of all aspects of creating parts and to help with a smooth running of the departments. Using a wide range of skills and techniques gained through college and onsite development.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
Duration: 4 years
Positions available: 2

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

Manual and automatic machine operation in production of components
Use of various equipment, grinding wheels, lathes, other equipment under supervision
To learn and gain knowledge and understanding of various plant and equipment in developing skills throughout the apprenticeship
Maintaining a good working environment and safe working conditions through good housekeeping standards, ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment is worn when required, encouraging a positive ‘safety culture’ and aiming for zero accidents which can be monitored through accident statistics and health and safety inspections

Where you’ll work

MANDALE PARK

NORMAN RD

ROCHDALE

LANCS

OL11 4HP

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

BURNLEY 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.
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 apprenticeship standard. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required.

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

More training information

Mandatory qualification:

City and Guilds Machining technician (1273) delivered one day per week at Burnley College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Sogefi Group is a leading global supplier of original parts for the automotive industry, with 40 years’ experience. Sogefi designs, develops and produces flexible suspension components as well as air management and engine cooling systems. Through its strong commitment to research, Sogefi Group continuously improves its components with technological developments across all product sectors, optimizing performance in terms of life cycle, effectiveness, size, weight and environmental compatibility. Over the years, Sogefi’s growth strategy has been to become an international leader in the automotive components industry. By gaining strategic strength through acquisitions and organic growth in both mature markets and new emerging markets, Sogefi has demonstrated a strong ability to integrate diverse cultures, technologies and markets. Sogefi S.p.A. is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in the STAR segment and is a partner to the world’s leading manufacturers of cars, commercial vehicles and earth-moving equipment. Today, it has a presence in 14 countries on 4 continents, with 24 manufacturing sites.

https://www.sogefigroup.com/en/index.html (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There will be the potential for full-time employment, on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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