CNC Machinist Apprentice

Summary

RMP Products are offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work under the supervision of experienced machinists to learn the skills required to operate and maintain machine tools, including milling machines, grinders and CNC machines. This position is designed to help develop the skills needed to become a fully qualified machinist.

Wage: £18,720 a year
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Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-4:00pm. Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 4 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

Day to day tasks include:

Assist experienced machinists in operating a variety of machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, CNC machines)
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and schematics including customer drawings
Measure and inspect parts using precision tools such as micrometres and gauges
Learn to set up machines, load materials and adjust parameters for precision cutting and shaping
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machines and tools
Monitor machine operations, adjusting as necessary to ensure optimal performance
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to troubleshoot and solve machining issues
Follow all safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe work environment
Complete all training with In-Comm

Where you’ll work

MIDDLEMORE LANE WEST

WALSALL

ENGLAND

WS9 8EF

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

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 9 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 this address as well as to the company address

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

The apprentice must be physically fit due to lifting heavy materials/parts that weigh up to 50 pounds.

About this company

RMP provides key precision manufacturing services, including steel profiles, to industries across the UK and worldwide. Our 20,000 square foot facility houses equipment with versatile and precise capabilities, operated by qualified and seasoned engineers. good for your deadlines, your budgets and your environmental commitments.

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

Company benefits

Company pension scheme

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be a full time position available with opportunity for progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Melanie Crutchley (In-Comm)

melaniec@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305012.

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Closes on Wednesday 2 April 2025

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