Learning how to run & operate CNC machines
Workshop maintenance
Inspection of parts
Deburring
Training:The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance.
This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Machining Technician Level 3 standard.
On completion, the apprentice will receive a Machining Technician Level 3 qualification.
Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required, depending on your current level. Training Outcome:To become an established machinist and member of the team. Further carrying on development, progressing into more complex machining and programming.Employer Description:
With extensive experience in the aerospace sector, we have built an established and reliable supply base, including key contacts and approvals with major prime aerospace companies.
As an AS9100 and ISO9001 approved supplier, we uphold the highest standards of quality and precision throughout our operations.
Our closely monitored supply chain ensures exceptional quality control and delivery performance, guaranteeing that every project meets the stringent requirements of our clients.
Working Hours :Monday – Thursday (07:30 – 13:00, 13:30 – 16:30) Friday (07:30 – 12:30).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
You will undertake extended periods within each department learning to select timber and veneers
You will become competent in using basic machinery and power tools as well as learning construction techniques and manual skills
You will learn the importance of accuracy, attention to detail and the importance of thorough preparation prior to the finishing process
You will learn how to mix stains and apply primers and topcoat spray lacquers
Training:
You will gain a Level 2 NVQ in furniture making, which will be achieved by on-the-job training and a 10-week block release at Rycotewood College in Oxford
By the end of the training period, you should be competent in basic machining and entry-level cabinet making
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, and in discussion with the Production Director, you will be offered a role in keeping with your level of ability. This will usually be as an entry-level role, but could be as a cabinetmaker, machinist or polisher
As you become more skilled, you can progress to being a Lead craftsman with the possibility of taking on skilled supervisory roles or moving into a specialist skills position such as a CNC operator or draughtsman
Employer Description:N.E.J. Stevenson Cabinetmakers was formed in 1984 and is one of the countries leading bespoke furnituremakers working in historic buildings and luxury private homes. The company was granted a Royal Warrant in 2003 as Cabinetmakers to Her Majesty the Queen and as Cabinetmakers to the King in 2024.Working Hours :Monday - Friday is usually between 9.00am - 5.00pm, weekdays, overtime as agreed. One 15 minute paid morning break and one 30-minute lunch break unpaid.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
The apprenticeship includes manufacturing processes such as Milling, Turning and Hand Fitting/Bench Skills using a range of equipment including CNC and manual machines.
All aspects will involve the production of reports, reading and understanding technical data and drawings.
The apprenticeship has a machinist bias with an expected opportunity at the end of your apprenticeship to join our manufacturing team to produce high quality, precision sealing solutions for the automotive, power generation and aerospace markets
The apprentice will be taught, and will have the opportunity to put into practice, skills which will be relevant to successfully complete your apprenticeship
The apprentice will earn a salary and achieve recognised qualification(s) whilst gaining practical hands-on experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend college as required to achieve the qualification(s) in selected apprenticeship
The Apprentice will train at Cross Manufacturing, supported by Bath College, to achieve an industry standard in the chosen apprenticeship whilst also gaining relevant work experience
Where appropriate we will involve the apprentice in different areas of the business; this will further enhance skills, knowledge and understanding of our industry
Training:
You will be required to attend college two days per week, term time only at our Somer Valley Campus in Bath
Training Outcome:
There may be an opportunity to continue to study to HNC level
Employer Description:Since the 1920s the Cross Manufacturing Company has specialised in the design and manufacture of heat resisting wrought alloy sealing rings and associated products, combining technology with innovation to achieve world-class quality and precision.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, hours to be discussed at interview.
There may be a requirement to work outside of core hours and weekend working, subject to working time directive.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Being a Wood Machinist Furniture Manufacturer is a skilled trade with excellent career opportunities. You will learn a mixture of assembly techniques using a variety of tools and equipment. You must have excellent attention to detail and strive for perfection.
This is an exciting opportunity for a practical-minded person who is looking to start their career in Furniture Manufacturing. The apprenticeship is a Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer Standard, delivered by WEBS Training Ltd.
The role will include:
Picking from raw materials - gaining knowledge of timberWorking from lists, technical drawings and specifications
Measuring and marking out
Producing mouldings prior to assembly
Marking out
Producing prototypes
Working accurately from technical drawings and specifications
Completing assembly including jointing side panels, cross components and fittings
Quality checking your work throughout
Fixings including hinges, locks and catches
Sanding ready for finishing
Operating a variety of powered tools including chisels, screwdrivers, routers and biscuit joints
Operating powered machinery to produce components, including crosscut and dimension saws, sanders, moulders, 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines
Final quality control checks
Training:During your apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will attend WEBS Furniture Training for one day each week, and the rest of the time you will be within the workplace. You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside the practical elements of your training.Training Outcome:Progression within the role and potential to complete higher apprenticeship levels. Employer Description:Originally established in 1863, Gordon Ellis & Co has over 160 years of manufacturing expertise. We are a family-owned business, based in Castle Donington, with expertise in both rotational moulding and precision machining of wood and composites.
We use our design and manufacturing capabilities to support two divisions: healthcare products for the elderly and disabled (our brands are Gordon Ellis and Langham), and street furniture for cities, towns and other public spaces (our brand is geViews). As well as our own product ranges, we also use our expertise to manufacture for other partner organisations.
The different parts of our business have several things in common: they all benefit from investment in the very latest machinery, they are all genuinely innovative, and they all recognise and respond to the customer’s need for competitive pricing and dependable service.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 06:00 – 14:20, Friday 06:00 – 14:10 (with 30-minute break daily).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual who would like to join a progressing company. This role is based within the established Production department; therefore, a strong team player attitude is essential.
Duties and responsibilities:
Training towards:
Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality and safety, in line with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
Carry out duties in a safe, timely, economic and effective manner
Shall possess an understanding and be competent in using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
Shall perform tasks within the Production department, as requested by production personnel, which are commensurate with the nature of the departmental workload
After suitable training and under supervision, shall perform tasks commensurate with the skill base and experience within the relevant Production area
Shall carry out manual turning techniques
Shall carry out manual milling techniques
Prepare and use lathes for turning operations
Prepare and use milling machines
Produce tool and die assemblies
Be competent in the use of computer software packages to assist with engineering activitiesUnderstand the principles of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining/fabrication
Shall undertake reasonable instructions and tasks from senior personnel, commensurate with the nature of the job and in the best interests of the company
Staff relationship:
Directly responsible to the Works Manager/Production Planning Manager
Liaises internally with departmental trainers
Liaises with assigned mentor for apprenticeship work and progress
Liaises with contacts at the appointed learning provider for apprenticeship work
Training:You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.
Upon successful completion you will receive a Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacture qualification
You will be assigned an assessor who will visit the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship
Functional skills may be required as part of this apprenticeship
Training Outcome:The successful candidate will be initially working as part of a small team but with the correct work ethic, organisation and commitment could develop to lead and push the department forward. The company has long term goals to introduce new machines and techniques which the successful applicant will be a part of or could drive forward with the correct application of their skills.
The long-term goals would be to work towards being a skilled machinist and engineer.Employer Description:Barton Firtop Engineering is a competitive designer, manufacturer, and supplier of Strainers, Filters, Separators, Coalescers, and Flame Arresters, predominantly serving the Oil & Gas Industry. We specialise in product design and project management, ensuring on-time delivery of strainer and filtration equipment that meets complex specifications for materials, manufacturing, NDE, documentation, and Quality Control.
Our in-house expertise includes advanced 3D Modelling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), enabling us to design and certify to ASME VIII, Division 1 and PD5500 pressure vessel codes. We offer both fabricated and highly competitive cast designs.
Barton Firtop operates a custom-built manufacturing plant in Worcestershire (UK), which includes a pipework/vessel fabrication division. Additionally, we wholly own a competitive
manufacturing facility in Goa, India, which supplies fully machined and tested cast products sourced from high-quality ISO-approved foundries. Barton Firtop India has been a trusted supplier to worldwide projects via our UK head office for over 20 years.
Please note that Barton Firtop reserves the right to bring forward the closing date of any job vacancy if a suitable number of quality applications are received from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible rather than waiting until the published closing date.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00. We operate a flexi-time policy to enable employees to choose their preferred working pattern, i.e. start/end times of their working day, within timeframes set by the company and agreed by line managers.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Initiative,Professional Presentation,Reliability....Read more...
