Apprentice CMM Build & Calibration Technician
To learn all aspects of the process in order to be able to build CMM’s to specification, on time and to planned cost with documented instruction and little supervision. Also, to contribute and suggest continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes in order to improve quality, cost and delivery.
Role
- Basic fitting, wiring and soldering (upon completion of training)
- Precision levelling of surface plates.
- Assembling sub-assemblies from bills of materials using engineering drawings.
- Fitting sub-assemblies into the main CMM build.
- Complete build of CMM from engineering drawings/parts lists.
- Mechanical set-up of CMM from engineering drawings.
- Commission of CMM using in-house software and third-party software.
- Calibration of CMM using lasers and length bars.
- Verification of CMM to recognised standards.
- Disassemble of CMM for shipment to customers.
- Quality inspection of own work and the work of others in accordance with processes and standards.
- Testing and fault finding.
- In-house build of electrical assemblies (when fully trained).
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area.
- Maintaining H&S standards at all times.
Training
Upon completion (and if the business is in a position to do so at that time), the candidate will move to be a competent CMM Build and Calibration Technician in a permanent role with us.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Training Provider
- DCG
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday – usually 6am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday and then 6.00am to 11.30am on Fridays.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Monday, 7th July 2025
- Start Date
- Friday, 1st August 2025
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Willingness to learn
- Develop mechanical skills
- Develop Electronic skills
- Flexibility
- Can-do attitude
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
About the Employer
LK METROLOGY LTD
Founded in 1963, LK Metrology is globally renowned for our innovative metrology solutions and services, partnering with our customers worldwide across the automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, energy, and medical industries. Our products, including coordinate measurement machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, laser scanners and metrology software are used worldwide to control and improve the quality of manufactured components. Our precision technology underpins the process of design, development, production, and assembly through to quality assurance for our customers. We have offices globally, but our Head Office/Factory is based in Castle Donington, Derbyshire, where our highly knowledgeable teams are responsible for the design, development, and production of all our Coordinate Measuring Machines against strict industry standards. We are proud to be a British manufacturer. Currently, we have 72 employees at our Castle Donington site. The production department is a clean, air-conditioned environment.
- Company
- LK METROLOGY LTD
- Location
- 71 ARGOSY ROAD, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,600 a year
- Posted
- Company
- LK METROLOGY LTD
- Location
- 71 ARGOSY ROAD, EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT, CASTLE DONINGTON, DERBY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,600 a year
- Posted