Apprentice CNC Machinist

Summary

Oiltech Bearings are looking for a cnc apprentice to start their engineering journey in either the spring or summer 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a growing company based in Brunswick Newcastle.

Wage: £15,311.40 a year
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Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 3.30pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 1

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

Duties and responsibilities of the apprentice will include programming and operating CNC machines.

Duties will include:

Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation involved in the machining processes such as speeds and feeds, calculating angles / tapers, material removal
Understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines used, and their applications
Understand the work-holding devices, cutting tools, and setting up procedures, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification
Learn to read engineering drawings
Learn to set and operate CNC machines (including setting the cutting speeds and choosing the correct tooling)
Learn to program CNC machines using different controls
Learn to carry out changes to programmes
Learn to problem solve machine issues
Learn about housekeeping and daily maintenance checks in the work area
Ensure all working practices and procedures are followed at all times
Understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time
Undertake any other duties in line with capabilities
Maintenance and safe working practices and use of PPE

Where you’ll work

UNIT 10
HAWICK CRESCENT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE6 1AS

Training

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

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
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Oiltech was founded in 2018 by a team with over 70 years working in the industry. Despite being a small team, we have a unique combination of expertise in machining, metallurgy and bearing design/analysis. Our range of skills and experience ensure Oiltech Bearing can perform at high level. They offer award winning service and are proud to serve over 200 active customers with EDM and CNC machined components and assemblies. Their expert knowledge is one of the many assets they have to offer and others include; Experience and award winning expertise – they offer the UK’s leading Wire EDM and Spark Erosion services Advanced Manufacturing – They are always looking for new technologies and innovative manufacturing techniques Customer focused – Their excellent customer service is what they pride ourselves on On time delivery and in full – They will always strive to hit deadlines no matter how tight, and try to assist with collection and delivery as much as possible

https://www.oiltechbrg.com/bearing-manufacturing (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309496.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 30 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 Oiltech in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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