Summary
We are seeking talented individuals to join our award-winning Engineering Apprenticeship Programme, in Devizes. The Machining Technician is a 4-year programme, commencing September 2024. During the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to achieve recognised qualifications whilst gaining practical hands-on experience.
Wage
£15,311.40 a year
The wages will be £7.29 per hours and will be reviewed in April 2025 after the national increase.
Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed. There may be a requirement to work outside of core hours and weekend working, subject to working time directive.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 15 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
2
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 Machining Technician is a 4-year programme, commencing September 2024
* During the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to earn a salary and achieve recognised qualifications whilst gaining practical hands-on experience.
* The apprenticeship includes manufacturing processes such as Milling, Turning and Hand Fitting/Bench Skills using a range of equipment including CNC and manual machines. All aspects will involve the production of reports, reading and understanding technical data and drawings
* The apprenticeship has a machinist bias with an expected opportunity at the end of your apprenticeship to join our manufacturing team to produce high quality, precision sealing solutions for the automotive, power generation and aerospace markets
* The apprentice will be taught, and will have the opportunity to put into practice, skills which will be relevant to successfully completing your apprenticeship
Where you’ll work
Hopton Road
Devizes
SN10 2EU
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
WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
* Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
* Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
* Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
* Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
* Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
* Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
* Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
* Plan and organise own work and resources.
* Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
* Select machining process.
* Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
* Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
* Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
* Measure and check components.
* Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
* Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
* Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
* Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
* Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
* Apply ethical principles.
* Apply team working principles.
* Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
* Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
* Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
* Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
* Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
* Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
* Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
* Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
* Plan and organise own work and resources.
* Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
* Select machining process.
* Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
* Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
* Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
* Measure and check components.
* Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
* Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
* Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
* Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
* Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
* Apply ethical principles.
* Apply team working principles.
Your training plan
Machining Technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:
* The Apprentice will train at Cross Manufacturing, supported by Wiltshire College, to achieve an industry standard in the chosen apprenticeship whilst also gaining relevant work experience.
* The Apprentices will spend 4 years training at Cross, supported by Wiltshire College to achieve an industry standard of Level 3 Machining Technician as detailed below. The Apprentice will spend approximately 24 months in our training school learning hand and machining skills, including attendance at Wiltshire College 1 day per week to develop an enhanced technical knowledge of the role as they engage in Level 3 qualifications both at college and at work.
Year 1:
Apprentices will attend college for 1 day per week to undertake the first year of a Level 3 BTEC in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) Diploma. In addition they will spend 4 days per week at work working towards Level 2 Machining unit of the same qualification
Year 2:
* Will see much of the same as above moving into the 2nd year but moving into “Advanced” Machining at College and work. Also, during this 2nd year Apprentices will commence a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering. This is a competence-based qualification assessed at work through the building of a portfolio of work
Year 3 and 3.5:
* Will see continuation through to completion of the NVQ Diploma and preparation for the final End Point Assessment
More training information
* Where appropriate we will involve the apprentice in different areas of the business; this will further enhance skills, knowledge and understanding of our industry
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
* Science (grade 5)
* Science (grade 5)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Strong work ethic
* Uphold company values
* Can do attitude
* Inquisitive to learn
Other requirements
•An interest in your chosen apprenticeship and the manufacturing industry •Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking and able to easily adapt to new ways of working •Experience of activities relevant to chosen apprenticeship are advantageous, but not necessary. This may include: oHobbies or voluntary work oPrevious work experience oApprenticeship-related school subjects