This is a superb opportunity to join a world-renowned company as a Machining Technician Apprentice whilst studying for a Machining Technician L3 Apprenticeship. The successful applicant will work with various metals using equipment like lathes and milling equipment whilst training under the guidance of experienced colleagues and attending college.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Key Responsibilities:
1. Learn to read and interpret technical drawings.
2. Follow safety protocols and ensure that parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards.
3. Learn about and perform tasks such as cutting, shaping, drilling, grinding, and polishing materials.
4. Learn to set up, operate and maintain machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) equipment.
5. Ensure parts are made to precise specifications and tolerances.
6. Troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
7. Perform routine maintenance.
8. Understand quality control and inspection methods.
9. Verify dimensions and quality of the components being produced.
This role combines hands-on experience with formal learning, allowing the apprentice to gain a deep understanding of machining processes, techniques, and tools used to manufacture precision parts and components.
Where you’ll work
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
Machining Technician L3 Apprenticeship On the job training and mentoring with experienced colleagues.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* A problem-solving attitude.
* Dexterity to operate tools.
* Reliability.
* Punctuality.
* Willingness to learn.
* Thirst for knowledge.
* Team Player.
* Technically minded.
* Quick to learn.
* Adaptable.
Other requirements
This is a 42-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full-time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it. Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorization for the UK. Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher than the apprenticeship standard on offer. Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship. Work will be onsite at the company’s premises in Storrington with one day per week at college at Northbrook Broadwater campus. Please note that public transport to the company address is limited so make sure you can travel to Storrington and Worthing.
About this company
Tesla Engineering Limited in the UK consists of a Magnet Division and a Gradient Division and is dedicated to the design, manufacture and support of resistive and superconducting electromagnets, gradient coils, composite materials, generator coils, motors, and consultancy to the science, medicine, and industrial markets.
After this apprenticeship
This training path provides a solid foundation for a career in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and engineering, where precision machining is critical.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304413.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
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