Apprentice CNC Machinist

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a growing company based in Alnwick. Will suit a Northumberland based learner who can travel to Alnwick and TDR Training for practical training. Full clean driving licence will be advantageous.

Wage: £17,500 a year
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Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
Hours: Flexible, but roughly 7am - 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 7am - 12 noon on Friday.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
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

We are seeking an Apprentice to join our busy factory in Alnwick. You will receive full training in operating various machines and performing a range of tasks across the production environment. As an apprentice, you will also receive training of learning production technique, with a bias leading towards CNC machines operating, and learning to set with a focus on quality.
Specific Responsibilities:

Working on specific projects under the direction of the Senior Engineers
Starting out learning hand fitting, turning, milling and learning to read drawings
Working on relevant technical software and learn to program
Undertaking CNC machine training from operating to then learning to set both lathes and millers also reading
programs
Better understand the production process and the challenges that arise, and the quality required, as well as to implement best practice where appropriate undertake basic maintenance training to include maintaining machines, jigs, dies, molds, etc
Collaborating with the production and engineering teams, exchanging ideas, taking the lead when required, and
working independently with increasing autonomy
Assisting with other related duties as needed to support the efficient operation of the reel manufacturing
process.

Where you’ll work

Willowburn Trading Estate
Alnwick
NE66 2PF

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

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machining
End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language or English Literature (grade 5/C or above)
Maths (grade 5/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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Pure Fishing, based in Alnwick, is a global leader in fishing tackle manufacturing, known for brands such as Hardy, Greys, and Penn. The Alnwick facility has a strong manufacturing capability, including precision CNC machining, anodizing, and metal finishing. The company employs CNC operators and machinists to produce high-precision components for fishing reels and other tackle. Their manufacturing process includes operating CNC milling machines, manual lathes, and drill presses to create components with exact specifications. In addition, they utilize advanced measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and quality control. The factory also has anodizing capabilities, enhancing the durability and corrosion resistance of aluminum parts. Operators monitor process baths, control chemical compositions, and ensure a high-quality finish on components. This combination of high-precision machining and advanced finishing processes allows Pure Fishing to produce some of the world's finest fishing equipment, maintaining the brand’s reputation for craftsmanship and innovation

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

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305862.

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Closes in 17 days (Saturday 15 March)

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Company’s application instructions

VERY IMPORTANT. Applications will be directed to the TDR website where you shall complete a short sign-up form. It is very important that you indicate Purefishing in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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