Apprentice Machining Technician

Duties and responsibilities:

The apprenticeship includes manufacturing processes such as Milling, Turning and Hand Fitting/Bench Skills using a range of equipment including CNC and manual machines.  All aspects will involve the production of reports, reading and understanding technical data and drawings. The apprenticeship has a machinist bias with an expected opportunity at the end of your apprenticeship to join our manufacturing team to produce high quality, precision sealing solutions for the automotive, power generation and aerospace markets. Adhere to all Health and Safety proceedures and policies. Attend college as required to achieve the qualification(s) in selected apprenticeship

 

The apprentice will be taught, and will have the opportunity to put into practice, skills which will be relevant to successfully completing your apprenticeship. Where appropriate we will involve the apprentice in different areas of the business; this will further enhance skills, knowledge and understanding of our industry.

 

Qualifications & Experience Required:

A minimum of 4 GSCEs (grade 9 - 4) in relevant subjects including Maths, English Language and a Science. An interest in your chosen apprenticeship and the manufacturing industry. Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking and able to easily adapt to new ways of working. Experience of activities relevant to chosen apprenticeship are advantageous, but not necessary. This may include:
Hobbies or voluntary work
Previous work experience
Apprenticeship-related school subjects

 

The Apprentices will spend 4 years training at Cross, supported by Bath College to achieve an industry standard of Level 3 Machining Technician as detailed below.  The Apprentice will spend time learning hand and machining skills, including attendance at Bath College 1 day per week to develop an enhanced technical knowledge of the role as they engage in Level 3 qualifications both at college and at work.

 

 Year 1 – Apprentices will attend college for two day per week to undertake the first year of a Level 3 BTEC in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) Diploma. In addition they will spend 4 days per week at work working towards Level 2 Machining unit of the same qualification.

 Year 2 – will see much of the same as above moving into the 2nd year but moving into “Advanced” Machining at College and work. Also, during this 2nd year Apprentices will commence a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering. This is a competence-based qualification assessed at work through the building of a portfolio of work.

Year 3 and 3.5 will see continuation through to completion of the NVQ Diploma and preparation for the final End Point Assessment.

Training:

You will be required to attend College two days per week, tern time only at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock. 

Training Outcome:

There may be an opportunity to continue to study to HNC level

Employer Description:
Home » About Cross About Cross Since the 1920s the Cross Manufacturing Company has specialised in the design and manufacture of heat resisting wrought alloy sealing rings and associated products, combining technology with innovation to achieve world-class quality and precision.

Working Hours :
Working Monday to Friday, working hours to be discussed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative