V03079 - Advanced Apprentice Machining

There are a variety of machines that are used to manufacture the components, ranging from manually operated machines such as lathes and milling machines to full CNC machines such as the Tornado (CNC lathe) and the Storm (CNC mill). Many skills can be gained including turning, threading, milling, tapping and boring as well as having the chance to be able to operate a CNC machine.
You will be required to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification. You will pay specific attention to tolerances which range from 0.5mm to as little as 0.02mm as you use many different measuring devices such as: micrometres, vernier callipers, slip gauges and screw thread gauges to measure the components and ensure the accuracy of the work produced.

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.

Training Outcome:

Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.

Employer Description:
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working