Apprentice CNC Machinist
RDS PRECISION ENGINEERING LIMITED
TYNE & WEAR, NE37 2SF
Closes in 6 days (Friday 11 October)
Posted on 16 September 2024
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Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment as an Apprentice machinist. You will learn to read engineering drawings and learn to set and operate CNC machines (including setting the cutting speeds and choosing the correct tooling)
- Annual wage
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 07.30 - 16.00
Friday, 07.30 - 12.30
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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3 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
- 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
19 BRINDLEY ROAD
HERTBURN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WASHINGTON
TYNE & WEAR
NE37 2SF
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
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Apprentices will work towards the Machining technician standard,
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English Language or English Literature (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
RDS Engineering specialize in precision engineering. They are multi site organisation which specialises in producing machined components for a selection of industries including oil and gas, renewables and energy.
After this apprenticeship
A permanent position may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277245.
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Closes in 6 days (Friday 11 October)
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