CNC Water Jet Operating and Maintenance Apprenticeship

The key duties of the apprenticeship role will be:

Assist with operating the water jet profiling machines Assist with programming, loading and running the machines to produce profiled parts as ordered by customers. Check parts to ensure they have been cut correctly. Assist with the waste disposal operations as necessary. Learn how to identify when machine maintenance is required and assist with maintenance as necessary. Learn how to resolve basic machine problems as and when they arise. Help with the loading, unloading and running of the rumbling machine. Help keep the workshop clean and tidy. Learn how to use and update the Production Schedule.

Learn how to process customer orders so that everything is in place for profiling:

Use the Omax software to prepare profiling files for each job. Check material stock and nest jobs onto materials. Prepare job packs for the Operations Team. Update the production schedule.

Control the quality of your work:

Check that drawings for components are correct before they are put into production. Get an appropriate person to check your work at suitable points.

Ensure that your work is carried out within health and safety regulations:  

Raise health and safety issues as they arise. Take an active role in all risk assessments. Ensure that any equipment you use regularly is maintained and operated correctly.

Assist with other tasks as requested.

Training:
You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard as an Engineering Operative, through Weston College As part of this program, you will attend Weston College as instructed, for workshops An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

Training Outcome:

If all goes well, at the end of the apprenticeship we’ll be looking to offer a permanent position to the apprentice.

Employer Description:
Epark Engineering is a successful, small fabrication company based in Rooksbride, Somerset (BS26 2UG) specialising in the manufacture of a wide variety of metal products. Whether it’s Bespoke EV charging infrastructure or world-class rugby training equipment, we have the expertise, technology and can-do attitude to design and manufacture high quality products that meet exact customer requirements.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4.00pm. 20 minute break in the morning, plus a half an hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness