APPRENTICESHIP - Engineering Technician (machinist/toolmaker)

Job Description

As an Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprentice you will spend time learning all the aspects involved in becoming a skilled Engineering Machinist/Toolmaker. We have an extensive and varied range of machining equipment, you will learn everything from manual machining to CNC milling and turning, through to toolmaking.
You will be working alongside industry specialists to learn and develop skills in an exciting and expanding industry. During your Apprenticeship you will be trained to:

• Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation involved in the machining processes such as speeds and feeds, calculating angles/tapers, material removal.
• Understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines used, and their applications.
• Understand the work-holding devices, cutting tools, and setting up procedures, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification.
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to produce machined components.
• Determine the most efficient and effective approach to machine the component using a range of tools, machining process and Techniques.
• Select and set up the correct tooling and work holding devices.
• Set and adjust the machine operating parameters to produce the work pieces to the required specification.
• This will involve setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations.
• Select and use a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy.
• Produce complex and specialist components as a one-off test and trial work piece and/or producing components in small or large batches.
• Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures. 

Requirements

• Grade 4 GCSE or above in English and Maths
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous knowledge/interest in engineering
• Good work ethic, motivated and a willingness to learn
• On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is a possibility of a future job role.

Job Summary

• Starting salary: £7.51 per hour in first year
• Hours: 38.75 hours per week
• Four days on site: 07.30 – 16.00
• One day at College: 09.00 – 16.00

To Apply:

Please send CV and covering letter to: jobs@teagle.co.uk