CNC Machining Apprentice (Level 3)

Summary

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to begin a hands-on career. Learners will be expected to study and contribute towards the workplace from the second year onwards so it will require hard work and dedication. Failure to complete the apprenticeship may also result in failure to remain in employment.

Wage

£16,224 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Weekly pay, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, company benefits package

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 15 September

Duration

3 years

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

Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements
Work effectively in teams: Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of your own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task complete
Read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data
Plan and prepare sequence for the machining activities. Ensure that the correct tooling, work holding, and materials are used
Set up, operate, or adjust conventional machines or set up, prove and validate CNC machining equipment settings and programs for the machine tool being used
Machine high-quality complex components using a broad range of processes
Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards. Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses
Complete machining documentation at all stages of the work activity and perform scheduled daily inspection, machine shut down or safe isolation
Restore the work area and equipment to a safe and reliable condition on completion of the activity
Focus on quality, problem solving and continuous improvement – Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency

Where you’ll work

Sigma House

Sigma Close

Shannon Way

Tewkesbury

GL20 8ND

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

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING 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

Geometic Manufacturing are very proud to be working with Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) as our apprentice training provider of choice for our apprenticeship development programmes. Providing engineering companies across the county with the highest quality training in mechanical and electrical engineering. GET lead the way in quality of delivery, structure and disciplined learning, with a network of support for learners and employers that is second to none within the county. During your apprenticeship you will complete an Development Competence and Development Knowledge qualifications, End Point Assessment,Functional skills in Maths and English (if applicable).

More training information

First 12 months attending Gloucester Engineering Training daily.
Year 2 to completion, learning and development will take place at our Tewkesbury factory under guidance of a mentor for 4 days and 1 day per week at G.E.T.
20% of the Apprenticeship will be off-the-job training, with 80% on-the-job.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 - 4)
Maths (grade 9 - 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

2 other subjects (grade 9 - 4)
Science (grade 9 - 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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Operating in Tewkesbury since 1986, we are a leading provider of enclosures and mechanical components to the Defence and Security industry and we are award winning for our growth and use of innovation. We are proud to have an established and family led Senior Leadership Team in place to ensure our operations run efficiently 24 hours a day across our three manufacturing sites in the Tewkesbury area. Our strong foundations and expertise help our team and customers feel confident working with us. In 2024 we purchased a local, reputable Fabrication company and now offer fine tolerance sheet metal work as well as finishing to all of our products. Our diverse workforce spans 5 decades and reflects a blend of experience and fresh perspectives. We celebrate inclusivity with 8 nationalities represented and a 17% female workforce. We encourage personal growth, with 9 employees actively pursuing further education while contributing to the company's success. We aim to foster a collaborative environment where we continuously seek creative solutions, act with honesty and transparency, prioritise customer needs, and take pride in delivering high-quality results.

After this apprenticeship

Full time CNC Setter/Operator role
Option to join our Degree Apprenticeship programme

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED

Zoe Burke

zoe@geometricmanufacturing.co.uk

01684 355071

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298728.

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