Machining Engineering Apprentice (Spring Maker)

Your role would consist of a variety of different tasks on the shop floor aiding your team to manufacture parts on time and to the highest standards for our customers. All training would be given for the tasks you would be required to do and these tasks could include but not limited to:

Report to your team leader/manager to get parts out of the door on time and to the highest standard Learn how to operate the CNC spring machines to produce parts Learn how to setup the CNC spring machines and follow the process from Raw material onwards to despatch, aiding wherever possible along the way Due to the nature of the parts we manufacture, manual operations are often required. These can be any number of operations such as: de-burring parts, cutting gaps in parts, fine-adjusting parts etc. Be trained in how to inspect the parts produced in line with company policy and learn what to alter within the spring characteristics to hit the tolerances required for the part

Training:
You will work towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which includes Functional Skills at level 2 if not already achieved grades 4/C or above in maths and English Year One through Year 3 - Day release at Appris, Bradford: EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining Year One through Year Four, Workplace Training and Mentoring towards achieving the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours (KSBs) Internal training, development and mentoring with highly skilled engineers in a variety of machining (CNC) areas and other engineering related duties and requirements In your 4th Year, you will continue to work towards your occupational competency in engineering and prepare for independent end-point assessments

Training Outcome:
Successful applicants can look forward to the possibility of a full-time position, post-apprenticeship Further training and job specific development is also a possibility

Employer Description:
Established in 1895 as John Binns & Son (Springs) Ltd, JB Springs has witnessed many changes in the manufacturing landscape. JB Springs now proudly operates from purpose-built premises equipped with the latest technologies in the production of springs and wire forms. Recently acquired by CGR group.

Working Hours :
Monday - Wednesday, 6.30am - 5.00pm (30 mins lunch) and Thursday, 6.30am - 4.00pm (30 mins lunch) Fridays not working.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness