Apprentice Machinist

Observing, learning and understand a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team To undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the business To undertake and successfully complete suitable college assignments throughout the training period, achieving the academic grades and practical skills in order to entitle yearly progression leading to the award of a suitable level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering To develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings, for research, teaching and student projects, to a high degree of precision To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair To maintain a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace To maintain a smart appearance and to act in a professional manner at all times To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the post holder Read and interpret technical drawings Select the identified material for each job Plan the work order to produce each component Produce tooling and fixtures as required Use hand held inspection equipment, height gauge and shadow graph to confirm accuracy of own work Maintain a clean and tidy work area Use solid models to identify parts and build assemblies Maintain an assembly non-conformance log and ensure that it is given to the project manager at the end of the assembly phase Once trained to acceptable level you will be required to book labour hours to projects in line with overhead recovery requirements

Training:
Training will take place at Basingstoke College of Technology one day a week

Training Outcome:
Support will always be provided to develop into a more skilled team member

Employer Description:

Bowyer Engineering Limited is a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company based on the Walworth Business Park in Andover, Hampshire. We specialise in high-end subcontract CNC machining, prototype development, and component manufacturing. 

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with half hour unpaid lunch, Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Health and safety conscious,Positive attitude,Reliable,Punctual,Hard working