Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities:

Machine Set Up: Assist in setting up lathes, mills, grinders, and other machining tools, ensuring proper operation and adherence to safety protocols. Technical Drawings: Learn technical drawings to understand the specifications of parts to be manufactured. Maintenance and Repair: Perform routine maintenance tasks on machines, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts. Quality Control: Measure and inspect finished parts using precision instruments like calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Material Handling: Loading and unloading materials, including raw stock and finished parts maintaining an organized inventory. Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and regulations in the machine shop. Training and Skill Development: Participate in structured training sessions and hands-on practice to develop skills in machine operation Collaboration: Work closely with other technicians, engineers, and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines.

Training:
L2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship at Crawley College

The Apprentice Machine Shop Technician will receive ongoing mentorship and training throughout the apprenticeship program.

Training Outcome:

There may be opportunities for advancement into full-time roles and development to higher level apprenticeship programmes upon successful completion.

Employer Description:
Thomas Keating Ltd comprises of TK Instruments and TK Machine Toolmaking. Thomas Keating - Instruments draws on tool-making skills to design and develop quasi-optical Terahertz systems and subsystems. Thomas Keating - Toolmaking has a 75 year history of making high precision tooling (press tools, gauges and injection moulds).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (Shifts to be confirmed)

Skills:
Interest in numeracy,Attention to detail,Understands technical data,Willingness to learn,Participative,Collaboration,Team Player,Proactive and contributes.,Good communication,Health and Safety Aware,Adaptable,Reliable,Problem-solving abilities,Strong work ethic,Works independently,Physically capable,Display manual dexterity,Quick to learn,Has Ambition,Dedicated to tasks,Interested in technology