Apprentice CNC Setter

Summary

Safelok Components Ltd are looking for a new apprentice to join their team as an Apprentice CNC Setter. Safelok Components are based in Wigan and are looking for a reliable and ambitious person to join their team of engineers as an apprentice.

Wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The NMW rate for Apprentices in the first year of training is £7.55 from 1st April 2025. The rates are then: £7.55 for Under 18 £10.00 for 18 - 20 year olds. £12.21 for 21 and over

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday 8am – 5pm (half hour lunch break) Tuesday 8am – 5pm (half hour lunch break) Wednesday 8am – 5pm (half hour lunch break) Thursday – College Day Friday 8am – 3pm (half hour lunch break)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

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

· Learning to set and operate a variety of highly advanced multiaxis lathes with the latest Fanuc CNC robotics technology.

· Loading and running CNC programs to test validity of the code.

· Producing a valid first off component and having it verified in our metrology department.

· Conducting in-process inspection to gain an understanding of Metrology.

· Inspecting work carried out and following the quality assurance system whilst recording production information.

· Keeping machines and workshop clean and in good maintenance.

· Reading and understanding engineering drawings and tolerances.

· Gaining proficiency in a range of measuring equipment and inspection techniques.

· Gaining a high level of IT literacy, including MS windows and Office.

· Learning programming and CAD/CAM skills.

· These various roles will be performed on our fixed head and sliding head departments.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1 KILSHAW CENTRE

KILSHAW STREET

LAMBERHEAD IND EST

WIGAN

WN5 8EA

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

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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

Training will take place one day a week at Wigan and Leigh College, Pagefield Campus WN1 2JH

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9 ( C or above ))
Maths (grade 4-9 ( C or above ))

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Punctual
Reliable
Ambitious
Honest
Hardworking
Able to take direction
Able to work to deadlines

Other requirements

Travel costs to and from college will not be funded by Safelok.

About this company

Safelok Components Ltd is housed in a modern factory in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. An area recognised for engineering excellence supplying precision parts all over the world. Safelok has become a world leader with its own product design and manufacturing capability, suppling the Oil, Petrochemical industry and high-profile customers like Lamborghini sports cars. Safelok is further enhanced housing state of the art robotic technology in the form of Multi Axis CNC Machinery. Safelok offers the opportunity to unlock your imagination to pursue a career using the worlds most advanced materials, like Titanium and aerospace grade Incolloy to name but a few.

http://www.safelok.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On the completion of your apprenticeship, we will endeavour to offer you continuity of employment.

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