Apprentice CNC Machinist

At Stellar Precision Engineering Ltd., we possess decades of combined experience working within the oil and gas, aerospace, nuclear, automotive, medical, marine and renewable energy sectors.

We have an extensive range of machining services available to suit your needs including CNC and manual milling and turning, surface and universal grinding as well as mechanical fitting, assembly and installation.

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice to join our team.

The training for this role will be delivered in Blackburn on block release so please do bear this in-mind when you apply.

We are predominantly a CNC machine shop but we do also have a couple of manual machines.

Duties would include:

Safely operate CNC machines, lathes and milling machines Offline programming using Fusion 360 software Mechanical fitting when needed

Also inspection using coordinate measuring machines etc. as and when they progress.

CNC Machinists is a unique fusion of digital and physical, brains and hands-on work.

CNC Machinists work with computer numerical controlled machine (CNC) heavy machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal, plastic and other materials. Computer numerical controlled equipment is precision machinery that cuts, grinds, or drills into material. CNC machinists make adjustments to the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, as well as make sure the machines are set up properly, working well and producing a quality product. They review the finished product to make sure it is defect free and ready for the next step in production.

Machinists in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled complex and precision work. They machine components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools.

The range of tools and equipment you may use as part of your daily tasks may include:

Centre Lathes Vertical and Horizontal Milling Machines Horizontal and Cylindrical Grinding Machines Single and Multi-Axis CNC Machines

Training:
L2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Foundation Competence) L2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge) L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competencies) Machining L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Training Outcome:

Engineers work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment. They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.

Employer Description:
At Stellar Precision Engineering Ltd., we possess decades of combined experience working within the oil and gas, aerospace, nuclear, automotive, medical, marine and renewable energy sectors. Based in Leyland, Lancashire, we pride ourselves on a right first time mentality and put customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything we do.

Working Hours :
Monday-Thursday 7:30am- 4pm Friday 7:30am- 12:30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative