Apprentice CNC Machinist
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS LIMITED
Oxfordshire (OX16 3JU)
Closes on Monday 23 June 2025
Posted on 24 March 2025
Contents
Summary
The successful candidate will join our multiplier process as a CNC Skilled Machinist.
- Wage
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£23,019 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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7:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30a.m. - 12:00noon Friday.
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 July 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- To set and operate a number of manual and CNC machine tools, including Gear cutting machinery (both Hobbing and Shaping), vertical and horizontal machining Centres, Lathes and multi-axis, multi-functional machines and Grinding machines to produce parts to the required standard and within prescribed times.
- They will also be required to program (where applicable) the aforementioned as and when required.
- They will need to have an understanding and appreciation of time constraints and the effect of overrunning from both a commercial and planning aspect.
- To understand and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T and to use a range of standard and special measuring equipment, as well as working closely with QC to achieve high ‘First off’ pass rates and to liaise with QC to resolve issues and eliminate repeat failures.
- To have an understanding of both cutting tools (including Grinding Wheels) and component materials and their effect on productivity. The importance of correct tool selection, an understanding of cutting tool conditions including rigidity, speeds, feeds, lubrication and their application and effect. Also, to understand tool failure and to recognise causes and take appropriate action to rectify them.
- To understand and apply safe and appropriate workholding methods and techniques to satisfy component requirements, including manual and automatic chucks, vices, direct clamping (to machine tables) and special jigs and fixtures.
- All of the above have to be carried out whilst observing all appropriate H&S regulations.
- To perform general engineering departmental duties when required, including modifications, preparation of sales literature and artwork, operating and assembly instructions etc.
Where you’ll work
Norbar Torque Tools Limited
Wildmere Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 3JU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
- Company Training Plan.
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Foundation Competencies (full time at college for Year 1).
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Development Competence (workplace).
- Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (if required).
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required).
- End Point Assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- At least numerical grades inc English and Maths (grade 4 and 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
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in Engineering
- Motivated
- Time Management
Other requirements
Under 18 (36.5 hour week) Over 18 (38.5 hour week) College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
About this company
Norbar Torque Tools Limited is the world leading specialist in torque and engage solely in the design, development and production of torque tightening and measuring equipment. Our customers include manufacturers and engineering services in such diverse sectors as aerospace, energy, oil and gas, mining and subsea. We operate sales and service branches in North America, China, India and Australia. We continue to invest in the very latest design, manufacturing and quality control to achieve the highest innovation and precision.
After this apprenticeship
- Norbar actively develops employees for the long-term future of the business, which may lead to a variety of roles, including more technical roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Sally Parr
s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org
07879 128768
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303014.
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Closes on Monday 23 June 2025
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