CNC Machinist Engineer Apprentice

Summary

We're inviting passionate individuals to begin an exciting journey with us as a Machinist Apprentice. If you're intrigued by a hands-on role in a world class production environment, and you are ready to launch your career, this is your chance. Join our team and learn from our skilled engineers and let your skills shine in our dynamic environment.

Wage

£16,489 a year

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Wage may be dependant upon age and year of apprenticeship

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years 8 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You will become trained in the use of CNC and manual machinery, measuring devices and other tools associated with the manufacture of precision cutting tooling
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to grow and apply the skills and knowledge gained, ensuring development of both technical competencies and practical skills essential in becoming a successful and long serving manufacturing engineer with Guhring
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, there will be internal opportunities available within the company
This is a full-time position with potential for level 4 HNC progression

Where you’ll work

ESTONE DRIVE
ASTON HALL ROAD
ASTON
BIRMINGHAM
B6 6BQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES 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

This is a 4 year Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeship, with the first 7 months being full time at the training provider, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG
Level 3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge)
Please ensure you are able to travel to In-Comm Training as well as to the company address

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 5)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Willingness to learn
Interest in engineering

About this company

Guhring Limited founded in 1973 was the first subsidiary of the Guhring Group. Initially starting as a sales, stocking and distribution operation Guhring Limited has now grown into an established UK manufacturing company with capability to produce special tools on short deliveries and regrind/recoating service. Guhring Limited employs a team of field technical support engineers and in house design and application engineers who are focused on offering customers with a continuous stream of the very latest in cutting tool technology. The need to support manufacturing is the main goal and this is achieved by ensuring that optimised tools are designed, developed, manufactured and applied. Guhring Limited can offer all the above from the Company’s UK operation and complemented by an extensive stock holding of standard and special products. With a range of 1620 standard products in over 44,000 sizes the aim is to provide the ideal tooling solution in the fastest possible time.

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

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there would be a full time position at Guhring available and further specific training specific to the job role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Keira Stead (In-Comm)

keiras@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308156.

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Closes on Thursday 24 April 2025

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