Brandauer - Level 3 - Machining Apprenticeship

Your role will be to provide a flexible and quality precision machining service to the Toolroom and Technical functions of the business.

Predominantly machining press tool components to close tolerances utilising technical drawings, CAD/CAM and technical documentation.

Utilising machining and bench fitting skills you will progress on to more and more complicated work pieces, and eventually be able to work with Brandauer Toolmakers to produce the highest quality production tooling to our customer’s specific manufacturing requirements.

The role of the apprentice is very much on the job getting hands on experience:

Utilising conventional processes, Surface grinding Train in CNC machining centre Wire EDM process, to machine new press tools Repairs and maintenance to close tolerances Working with technical drawings and technical documentation Using recognised problem solving techniques Promoting and utilising the Company’s Health & Safety requirements Championing the use of appropriate PPE Promoting and striving to improve 5s Standards

Training:

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK In house training in line with your requirements Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Training Outcome:
Fully qualified machinist could lead to being anything from a Toolroom Lead Department Manager to the Manufacturing Director At Brandauer we like to develop our future leaders

Employer Description:
We are a Queens and Kings Award winning engineering and manufacturing business that has been established in Birmingham for over 160 years. Specialising in the design, build and manufacture of high precision tooling and components, the company supplies its solutions to customers in multiple sectors including Telecommunications, Plumbing, Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Renewables. Having navigated the pandemic with a major focus on R&D and exciting emerging market opportunities, the company has entered a rapid growth phase.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:15 and Friday, 07:30-12:30

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