Machining Technician Apprentice

Provide support to various departments/department leads during the training period completing work assignments as directed by the local Supervisor Recruited as entry level and supported through a local educational institute, and Apprentice will spend 1 day per week completing College training Learn about products, processes, machinery, systems, culture and people through completion of the apprenticeship scheme Provides reports, analysis, and statistical data as required by local management May provide support and guidance to other Apprentices and to the Manager, Human Resources in delivering induction/hiring activities, presentations etc.  Under general supervision, performs routine and semi-routine assignment planning, layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual, numerically controlled and computerised machine shop equipment Under general supervision, works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions May communicate directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly Checks and inspects machining operations against specified tolerances May identify and repair minor machine malfunctions

Training:

Machining Technician Level 3 

An apprentice attends Day Relase at Bournemouth and Poole College to complete their apprenticeship qualifications. The apprenticeship training course is a total of 4 years. An apprentice will support different departments and work in a supervised environment for the majority of their training period. They will start in September of each year and progress through the salary scales, which are linked to the successful achievements of each year of their college course. 

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the course and end point assessment, you can expect to continue in machining or continue your studies

Employer Description:

Curtiss-Wright is a long-standing company who were at the forefront of aviation. Since its early days in aviation, the Company has diversified into many areas and has grown through acquisition. The role will typically support a business unit and provide a comprehensive service to an established function.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 7.45am- 4.15pm Friday 7.45am- 12:45pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working