Apprentice Machining Technician

Learn all aspects of our machining and production processes.  Working alongside experienced members of staff and eventually becoming more independent to facilitate setting up and operating all of our machinery. Learn operation of manual lathes and CNC lathes, performing processes such as turning, drilling, trepanning, threading, parting, etc. Comply with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. Assist with other duties such as helping with packing, loading and unloading of lorries, cleaning/ tidying of the workplace. Become an integral member of the team. Interpret information and plan their activities. Set up, operate and adjust machine tool settings. Inspect components and machinery, report issues and support continuous improvement activities.

Training:

Qualification: L3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

Assessment: 

Practical demonstration with questions: Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence: Knowledge test:

Attendance: Day release:

Venue: The Sheffield College: Advanced Technology Centre, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, S2 3BA:

Training Outcome:

To be negotiated and agreed.

Employer Description:
We are a small genuine family run company now in its 40th year. Three family members are still employed by the company. Nearly all of our work is completed on lathes, involving the use of conventional and CNC machines. We specialise in machining materials which are used in oil and gas, aerospace, defence industries amongst others. Most of the materials that we machine are high temperature, high corrosion resistant materials which are consequently more difficult to machine that more common materials. Over the last 40 years we have established equipment and methods to enable us to machine these materials effectively. We have also established long standing, trusted relationships with our customers who appreciate our ability to deal with their expensive and difficult materials.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness