Machine tool engineer Apprentice - 25-0001

Along with the training you will receive at the AMRC, we will be setting up an inhouse apprentice zone, where we can focus on your AMRC learning on relevant equipment on-site. This along side the calibre of engineers you will be working with on a day-to-day basis throughout your apprenticeship will hopefully put you as a best in class engineer at the end of the 4 years, giving you the confidence you will require in succeeding these engineers in the future.

Principles & Responsibilities:

You would be joining at the right time, as the posting will be at Sheffield Forgemasters where they are investing at the moment, so you would be learning on both older and the newest technology there is in machine tools There are teams of Crane Drivers, they are only permitted to carry out heavy lifts on-site A dedicated apprentice zone will be set up for additional training environment You will work within the stringent health and safety measures that are set out

Training:

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician pathway.  On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Training Outcome:

Completion of this apprenticeship is just the start of your career and can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors.

 

Employer Description:
McDowell Machine Tools represent Waldrich Siegen and Niles Simmons machines in the UK. We have customers in various sectors, defence, oil and gas, aerospace and nuclear. We are involved in heavy CNC machine projects through installation, service and application support. We offer full preventative planned maintenance on machines and also laser calibrations. By joining the team at McDowell, you will be involved with all aspects of Heavy Machine service and maintenance requirements.

Working Hours :
The shift pattern will be determined by the Employing Company.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Multitask,Self motivated,Time Keeping