Machinist Technician Apprenticeship

Job Definition:

The Apprentice will undertake training over a period of time to gain skills and competencies required  to become a trained and competent member of the Company, whilst ensuring that the requirements of the Company’s Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management System are met.

Responsibilities:

• To safely operate CNC Machines whilst adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Ensure equipment is running smoothly, efficiently and to optimum requirements
• Maintain a clean, neat and organised work area
• Prepare machine and equipment before and after every use
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering and machining principles
• Compliance with all quality policies and specifications, and instructions 
• Compliance with ISO: 2015 requirements and safety procedures
• Properly load and unload materials into the CNC Machinery 
• Use of gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform various tasks
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to ensure quality requirements are met
• Inspect and measure finished products 
• Understand the specifications of the task at hand and the desired result 
• Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function
• Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
• Work to the ActionPlas values

Skills (working towards):

• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
• Computer savvy with basic understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
• Good communication abilities

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

• English GCSE or equivalent, grade minimum 4/C or equivalent (Essential)
• maths GCSE or equivalent, grade minimum 4/C or equivalent (Essential)
• science GCSE or equivalent, grade minimum 4/C or equivalent (Essential)
• Engineering BTEC or equivalent, grade Level 2 or 3 (Desired)