Machinist Apprentice

Summary

Are you a self-motivated individual with a keen interest in a practical role? Are you keen to secure an apprenticeship which will support you to gain qualifications in a hands-on environment? PETA are proud to be working with MGDUFF to recruit and train a Machinist Apprentice. This opportunity is a full-time role based at their site in Chichester.

Wage

£22,100 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting wage is £22,100 to £26,984 Performance bonus, on successful completion of probation period

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Mon - Fri 07.00 - 16.30

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 April

Duration

3 years 9 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

Due to the nature of the business with running a foundry, there are critical health & safety regulations in place and insurances only cover staff aged 18+.

This is a very physical job, in a hot environment, within a foundry, which involves exposure to molten metals. Work involving manual handling of heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.
As a Machinist Apprentice, you will be trained to become highly skilled in assisting day to day operations of the company’s anode operation.

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role of a Machinist Apprentice, you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Engineering and a willingness to learn.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Learn to setup and operate manual lathe, metal working machine and CNC laser cutter to produce high quality components
Follow customer specifications in line with quality procedures to engineering drawings
Use welders, grinders and other abrasive wheels
Responsible for housekeeping of work areas
Learn troubleshooting / fault finding
Gain knowledge on selecting appropriate tools and materials

Where you’ll work

1 TIMBERLAINE ESTATE

GRAVEL LANE

QUARRY LANE

CHICHESTER

PO19 8PP

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

PETA 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

As a Machinist Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your Apprenticeship with MGDUFF, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
You will attend PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the-job training, one day per week for 39 months of the apprenticeship.
Overall duration 45 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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

Team working
Strong work ethic
Motivated
Can-do attitude
Good communication skills
Good time keeping
Health and safety awareness
Driven and dynamic
Ability to think on your feet

About this company

MGDUFF is one of the foremost authorities on marine cathodic protection and one of the world’s leading suppliers of anodes for leisure boats, commercial ships and offshore structures. This range of high-quality MGDUFF anodes are for marinas, jetties, piers, lock gates, sheet and tubular piling and link-spans. We also supply anodes to sub-sea renewable energy projects and other developing technology schemes.

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

Company benefits

Enhanced pension contributions, if qualifying – company will pay in 4% when you pay in 4%. Employee assist programme. Access to online training courses for professional development. Overtime available. Cycle to work scheme. Free parking.

After this apprenticeship

Over time, the role will develop to offer challenging new responsibilities to stretch your capabilities and understanding.
Upon completion of your Apprenticeship programme, there is the potential to be offered a full-time position.

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