Summary
Train to be a Wood Machinist creating solid wood products for a wide range of world-class furniture. You will be using the latest CNC machinery and processes, as well as traditional machinery and techniques. Jig making and proving out of new products will be incorporated into the training.
Wage
£15,051.40 a year
Training course
Advanced furniture CNC technician (level 3)
Hours
At age 16, Monday to Thursday. 07:30 to 16:00 & Friday. 7:30 to 12:30. At age 18 or above, a flexible working pattern with normal hours of Monday to Thursday. 07:00 to 16:00 & Friday. 07:00 to 13:00.
36 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 28 July
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* The successful apprentice will be fully trained in manufacturing wooden components using both traditional and CNC machinery.
* The apprentice will be able to assess the safest, and most efficient, method of production.
* The apprentice will learn to work individually and as part of a team.
* Accuracy and pride of work is a major factor in this role.
* Reporting of performance and improvement actions using the approved process.
* Interacting with peers and managers to resolve issues and drive improvements.
Where you’ll work
Summerleys Road
Princes Risborough
HP27 9PX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Advanced furniture CNC technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Set tool compensation data in furniture CNC programmes.
* Set tool data and parameters in furniture CNC programmes.
* Optimise machinery for the best yield of materials.
* Set, load, prove and optimise furniture CNC programmes.
* Manage resources effectively including raw materials and time.
* Select tooling suitable for use with materials being processed for example different varieties of wood.
* Set up and operate furniture CNC/NC (Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically controlled) machinery using appropriate safety measures and guards.
* Maintain furniture CNC/NC machinery within limits of responsibility for example lubricating machinery, checking fluid levels, keeping machinery clean.
* Apply improvement techniques to furniture manufacturing processes for example using different tooling, aggregate heads, tandem loading or tandem loading.
* Work safely at all times, wearing appropriate PPE, adhering to COSHH records and completing health and safety records and reports.
* Follow Safe Systems of work for the relevant machining processes.
* Produce and maintain jigs and holding devices to ensure sufficient workpiece vacuum.
* Develop and modify furniture CAD drawings to suit CNC processes.
* Read and interpret furniture specifications and drawings.
* Use editor software to modify or create furniture CNC programmes.
* Rectify simple machine faults for example fast running, blunt tooling, burn marks or incorrect tool compensation.
* Manage self and others and influence teams to achieve objectives.
* Apply coaching, mentoring and team development techniques such as the GROW model.
* Develop own skills to improve furniture CNC performance.
* Train others to use machinery safely to company standards.
* Record information required accurately for example production records.
* Set tooling in various holders for example HSK (hollow taper shank), tribos and shrinkfit.
* Able to check furniture products meet quality standards and furniture specifications.
* Set tool compensation data in furniture CNC programmes.
* Set tool data and parameters in furniture CNC programmes.
* Optimise machinery for the best yield of materials.
* Set, load, prove and optimise furniture CNC programmes.
* Manage resources effectively including raw materials and time.
* Select tooling suitable for use with materials being processed for example different varieties of wood.
* Set up and operate furniture CNC/NC (Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically controlled) machinery using appropriate safety measures and guards.
* Maintain furniture CNC/NC machinery within limits of responsibility for example lubricating machinery, checking fluid levels, keeping machinery clean.
* Apply improvement techniques to furniture manufacturing processes for example using different tooling, aggregate heads, tandem loading or tandem loading.
* Work safely at all times, wearing appropriate PPE, adhering to COSHH records and completing health and safety records and reports.
* Follow Safe Systems of work for the relevant machining processes.
* Produce and maintain jigs and holding devices to ensure sufficient workpiece vacuum.
* Develop and modify furniture CAD drawings to suit CNC processes.
* Read and interpret furniture specifications and drawings.
* Use editor software to modify or create furniture CNC programmes.
* Rectify simple machine faults for example fast running, blunt tooling, burn marks or incorrect tool compensation.
* Manage self and others and influence teams to achieve objectives.
* Apply coaching, mentoring and team development techniques such as the GROW model.
* Develop own skills to improve furniture CNC performance.
* Record information required accurately for example production records.
* Set tooling in various holders for example HSK (hollow taper shank), tribos and shrinkfit.
* Able to check furniture products meet quality standards and furniture specifications.
Your training plan
* Training will be delivered in the workplace.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* A Min of 5 GCSE's inc English & Maths (grade 4-9 (C-A*))
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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Keen eye for detail
* Time Management
* Working with Wood
* Willingness to learn
Other requirements
To be able to travel to and from Princes Risborough. The train station and bus stops are a 15 minute walk from the factory. This apprenticeship the college element will be delivered all in the workplace.