Apprentice Machine Setter/Operator

The successful applicant will attend Elevated Knowledge in Stockport for their training to Level 3 Machine Technician Standard. Apprenticeship training will involve preparing for the role and achieving the required standard of competence for:

Broad Purpose of the Role:

Produce complex and precision components using conventional or CNC machine tools. Machine components from metal or specialist materials. Interpret technical information and plan machining activities. Set up, operate, and adjust machine tool settings. Produce, prove, and validate CNC programs where applicable. Inspect components and machinery, reporting issues as required. Support continuous improvement activities within the workplace. Operate in a manufacturing environment.

Workplace Interactions Collaborate with other Machining Technicians. Interact with various stakeholders, including:

Engineering or manufacturing team leaders (as part of a defined or cross-functional team). Customers, suppliers, and colleagues. Quality auditors and regulators.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the quality and accuracy of work produced. Work efficiently and productively, both independently and as part of a team. Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. Use appropriate protective clothing and equipment. Maintain correct use and housekeeping of machinery, tools, and equipment. Complete all tasks in a safe and efficient manner as directed by supervisory staff.

Training:

Training for a level 3 Machining Technician will teach you various techniques and conducts that will enable you to work efficiently and safely in the manufacturing workplace, such as:

Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area. Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data. Contribute to or plan the days machining schedule. Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards. Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses. Plan and prepare sequence for the machining activities. Ensure that the correct tooling, work holding, and materials are used. This applies to conventional complex or CNC complex machining tasks. Set up, operate, or adjust conventional machines or set up, prove and validate CNC machining equipment settings and programs for the machine tool being used. Machine high-quality complex components using a broad range of processes. For example, internal or external thread cutting, slots and pockets, internal or external under cutting. Also profile forms, tapered and eccentric diameters, bored holes, and tee slots. Inspect components produced. Adjust the machining equipment or program and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements. Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines. Complete machining documentation at all stages of the work activity. For example, standard operational procedures, control documentation and contribution to audits. Maintain and restore the machining work area, performing housekeeping and waste management as appropriate. Ensure tools, unused materials and equipment are returned to a safe, clean and approved condition on completion of machining work. Keep stakeholders for example, customers, colleagues and line managers informed about machining work. Perform scheduled daily inspection and machine shut down or safe isolation. Support continuous improvement activity to address business problems.

Training Outcome:

Once qualified, the applicant would work alongside long-service staff and use their skills and knowledge to help develop their future careers. 1 in 3 members of staff employed at Trolex Engineering have worked there for more than 20 years!

Employer Description:
Trolex Engineering have been trading since 1975, during which has specialised in the design and manufacture of electro-mechanical machinery. We pioneered the first flameproof electrical slip ring unit for pedestal cranes in oil and gas exploration. They are fully committed through their ISO9001:2015 Quality and Management systems to providing sound solutions in the most demanding environments of underground mining, offshore, petrochemical, water treatment, materials and food handling and general industries. Maintaining a licence to produce equipment for use in these hazardous areas of underground and offshore mining further enhances our quality. Trolex Engineering have an extensive workshop and assembly bays with handling capacity up to 3 tonnes. Their site includes an 1,550m2 workshop enabling them to have the capacity to carry out larger projects effectively. Their precision engineering capability and capacity to handle large components ensures that they meet the demands of modern mechanical engineering. In order to continue this innovation and commitment, they feel it is important to develop existing staff and employ and train new staff to invest in the future sustainable development of the company, as their average length of service is 13 years, with 1 in 3 staff who have been there for more than 20 years! They have an apprenticeship scheme, covering a range of courses, to work alongside long-service staff and use their skills and knowledge to help develop their future careers. Trolex Engineering are Members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Their offices and workshops are ideally located close to the main motorway and rail networks and only five miles from Manchester Airport.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:15.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Problem solving skills,Team working