CNC Machining Apprentice

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice to join the dedicated Team based in Cramlington. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn. Your training will be underpinned with practical experience which will prepare you for a career as an apprentice. Start date January / February 2025.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Wednesday, 7.00am - 5.00pm. Thursday, 7.00am - 3.00pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 15 February
Duration: 3 years 6 months
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

We are offering a 4 year apprenticeship in which you will benefit from working closely with highly skilled engineers to learn and develop mechanical engineering skills and knowledge.

Cramlington Precision Forge produce high standard forged parts to the automotive industry. The
apprentice will be trained on a range of CNC lathes and CNC Milling machines. The machines vary in
size and the components produced vary in complexity

Duties will include:

Working as part of a team and liaising with managers on a daily basis regarding tasks.
Working with all relevant documentation to enable the production of components within a CNC environment
Training in all aspects of quality control and production of programmes require for CNC machines
Follow all local, national and international recognised procedures
Be instructed in elements of inspection and the use of the equipment needed
Work in small teams (section dependent) to solve all problems that arise. Experienced mentors and previous apprentices will aide their development
Become competent in all aspects of the manufacturing process to include setting CNC milling machines and CNC Lathes, also maintaining quality using a range of inspection equipment
Learn all documentation required in the manufacturing process

Where you’ll work

UNIT 8 ATLEY WAY

NORTH NELSON INDUSTRIAL ESTA

CRAMLINGTON

NORTHUMBERLAND

NE23 1WA

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

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

3 x 5 week practical training modules in hand fitting, turning and milling (starting early 2025)
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining
End point assessment

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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Cramlington Precision Forge produce high standard forged parts to the automotive industry. The business works a 4 day week which is attractive to staff and apprentices. The apprentices are trained on a range of CNC lathes and CNC Milling machines. The machines vary in size and the components produced vary in complexity

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After this apprenticeship

Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290372.

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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 15 January)

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Company’s application instructions

Applications will be directed to the TDR website where you shall complete a short sign-up form. It is very important that you indicate Cramlington Precision Forge in the form. Failure to do this may delay your application.

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