Apprentice Machine Setter/Operator

Summary

T.E.L. are looking for someone to join their team and complete a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship. They have been trading since 1975, during which has specialised in the design and manufacture of electro-mechanical machinery.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage will be £1/hour higher than minimum wage for your age and will be paid on a monthly basis

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:15.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 20 January

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

The successful applicant will attend Elevated Knowledge in Stockport for their training to Level 3 Machine Technician Standard. Apprenticeship Training will involve preparing for the role and achieving the required standard of competence for:

Broad Purpose of the Role:

Produce complex and precision components using conventional or CNC machine tools.
Machine components from metal or specialist materials. Interpret technical information and plan machining activities.
Set up, operate, and adjust machine tool settings.
Produce, prove, and validate CNC programs where applicable.
Inspect components and machinery, reporting issues as required.
Support continuous improvement activities within the workplace.
Operate in a manufacturing environment.

Workplace Interactions:

Collaborate with other Machining Technicians.
Interact with various stakeholders, including Engineering or manufacturing team leaders (as part of a defined or cross-functional team).
Customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Quality auditors and regulators.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the quality and accuracy of work produced.
Work efficiently and productively, both independently and as part of a team.
Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Use appropriate protective clothing and equipment.
Maintain correct use and housekeeping of machinery, tools, and equipment.
Complete all tasks in a safe and efficient manner as directed by supervisory staff.

Where you’ll work

T.E.L. Engineering Ltd

Unit 2

Levens Road

Hazel Grove

SK7 5DL

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

ELEVATED KNOWLEDGE LTD

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

Training for a level 3 Machining Technician will teach you various techniques and conducts that will enable you to work efficiently and safely in the manufacturing workplace, such as:

Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area
Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data
Contribute to or plan the days machining schedule
Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards
Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses
Plan and prepare sequence for the machining activities
Ensure that the correct tooling, work holding, and materials are used. This applies to conventional complex or CNC complex machining tasks
Set up, operate, or adjust conventional machines or set up, prove and validate CNC machining equipment settings and programs for the machine tool being used
Machine high-quality complex components using a broad range of processes. For example, internal or external thread cutting, slots and pockets, internal or external under-cutting. Also profile forms, tapered and eccentric diameters, bored holes, and tee slots. Inspect components produced
Adjust the machining equipment or program and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements
Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines
Complete machining documentation at all stages of the work activity. For example, standard operational procedures, control documentation and contribution to audits
Maintain and restore the machining work area, performing housekeeping and waste management as appropriate
Ensure tools, unused materials and equipment are returned to a safe, clean and approved condition on completion of machining work
Keep stakeholders for example, customers, colleagues and line managers informed about machining work
Perform scheduled daily inspection and machine shut down or safe isolation
Support continuous improvement activity to address business problems

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

MATHS (grade 4)
ENGLISH (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

T.E.L. Engineering have been trading since 1975, during which has specialised in the design and manufacture of electro-mechanical machinery. We pioneered the first flameproof electrical slip ring unit for pedestal cranes in oil and gas exploration. They are fully committed through their ISO9001:2015 Quality and Management systems to providing sound solutions in the most demanding environments of underground mining, offshore, petrochemical, water treatment, materials and food handling and general industries. Maintaining a licence to produce equipment for use in these hazardous areas of underground and offshore mining further enhances our quality. T.E.L. Engineering have an extensive workshop and assembly bays with handling capacity up to 3 tonnes. Their site includes an 1,550m2 workshop enabling them to have the capacity to carry out larger projects effectively. Their precision engineering capability and capacity to handle large components ensures that they meet the demands of modern mechanical engineering. In order to continue this innovation and commitment, they feel it is important to develop existing staff and employ and train new staff to invest in the future sustainable development of the company, as their average length of service is 13 years, with 1 in 3 staff who have been there for more than 20 years! They have an apprenticeship scheme, covering a range of courses, to work alongside long-service staff and use their skills and knowledge to help develop their future careers. T.E.L. Engineering are Members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Their offices and workshops are ideally located close to the main motorway and rail networks and only five miles from Manchester Airport.

https://www.trolexengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, the applicant would work alongside long-service staff and use their skills and knowledge to help develop their future careers. 1 in 3 members of staff employed at T.E.L. Engineering have worked there for more than 20 years!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ELEVATED KNOWLEDGE LTD

Laura Stockton

laura@teleng.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294151.

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Apply directly to Laura Stockton at: laura@teleng.co.uk

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