Machining Apprentice

CMP PRODUCTS LIMITED

Northumberland, NE23 1WH

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 19 January)

Posted on 13 December 2024

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Summary

As a Machining Apprentice at CMP, part of the British Engines group of businesses, you will be trained to carry out a range of engineering-based activities, developing hands-on skills and experience as you start your career in mechanical engineering.

Annual wage
£14,190 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

6 monthly pay review

Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

5

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

  • How to set-up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used
  • Read and/or edit CNC programmes
  • Measure and check components and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the require specification 
  • Understand the importance of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S)
  • Use a variety of measuring equipment ensure all inspection requirements are completed
  • Apply a variety of removal and shaping techniques such as; boring, cutting, drilling, milling, grinding and welding
  • Understand how businesses operate and the interrelationships between departments and activities

Where you’ll work

36 Nelson Way

Nelson Park East

Cramlington

Northumberland

NE23 1WH

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.
  • 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

The apprenticeship is a 4-year programme specialising in mechanical engineering. During your first two years you will work towards achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Machining, which will require attendance at college one day per week. The remaining 4 days will be spent in our manufacturing facilities in Cramlington gaining hands on experience.

During your apprenticeship you will be supported by experienced mentors who will ensure you are provide with the support and guidance to be successful.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Mathematics (grade 9-4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this company

CMP Products, part of the British Engines Group, is a market leader in the design and manufacture of cable glands, cable accessories and cable cleats for installation in industrial, marine and explosive atmospheres. Continuous improvement and innovation ensure that CMP’s products lead the way in quality, safety and performance.

https://www.britishengines.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Hands-on experience. Get paid to learn. Industry recognized qualifications. Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program). Mentorship. Training & development.

After this apprenticeship

  • Manufacturing Engineer 
  • Machining Technician 
  • Team Leader/Supervisor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CMP PRODUCTS LIMITED

Elaine Roy

Grouplearningdevelopment@britishengines.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291968.

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Closes in 29 days (Sunday 19 January)

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Company’s application instructions

complete application form provided, initial assessment at training school, then invite to interview onsite