What will the apprentice be doing on site

Machining Technician Apprenticeship

We have an apprenticeship vacancy within a Precision Engineering company specialising in the CNC manufacture of high quality metal components used extensively in Scientific Instruments and manufacture. The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 Machining Technician qualification and their day to day work will include:


• Inspecting the parts being made to a high standard and tight tolerances, working to complex technical drawings. Finishing parts to a good standard (e.g. deburring etc)
• Operating computer numerical controlled lathe.
• Programming and operating of CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings, including tolerancing, and surface finish requirements.
• Using hand measuring instruments.
• Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.)
• Off-line programming including high end CAM systems.
• Using mathematical techniques, formulae and calculations within the technical support environment.
• Producing technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data
and information required for the technical support activity being carried out.
• Presenting the technical documentation in the required format ensuring that codes, symbols and other references used in the technical documentation follows agreed UK/international conventions.
• Saving and storing technical documentation in the correct format, location in accordance with organisational and/or customer requirements.
• Carrying out assurance control procedures within an ISO9001 environment.
• Carrying out full quality control procedures.
• Developing effective business and/or customer relationships.
• Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures.

38 hours a week
7am- 5.00pm
Monday - Thursday.

Relevant information about the project

This is a flexi job apprenticeship.

The apprentice will need

Level 2 Engineering Qualification is preferred.

What sort of candidate are you looking for

Have a good eye for detail.
Have the ability to get on with people in a team-based environment.
Possess good communication skills.
Have the ability to work under pressure.
Be able to work with a sense of urgency.
Be well organised.
Be keen to learn and improve.

Essential qualities

Some Engineering based experience would be an advantage
Be computer literate.
Team player,
willingness to learn,
enthusiasm,
adaptability,
flexibility,
technically savvy,
able to understand drawings

Desirable qualities

• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Knowledge of Tooling used to shape material and what type of tool is appropriate for the intended operation
• Associated knowledge of tool feeds and speeds in relation to the material being used
• Knowledge of work holding - how the material is fixed in the machine
• Specific knowledge of the use of parallels in work holding
• Understanding as to how parts can be laid out within the stock material to minimise on downtime and improve efficiency
• Understanding of tolerancing and tolerance stack up: what sort of things affect tolerance and what is achievable
• The importance of surface finish and what things affect it
• An understanding of threads and what types are in common use. The techniques used for cutting
• Understanding of trigonometry
• Knowledge of basic Engineering materials
• Hard working
• Motivated
• Excellent communication
• Passion for Engineering
• Desire to learn and gain experience from experienced members of staff
• Outside the box thinker

Qualifications Required

Level 2 qualification in engineering or equivalent would be an advantage
4 GCSEs MinimumGrade C/4 including Maths. English and a Science

Relevant information about the site

Due to location of site, own transport would be an advantage.