Summary
Dyer Engineering wants to create engineering futures in the Northeast, and we do this in several ways; long-term commercial contracts, investing in plant and machinery and investing in our people, especially our Apprentice Programme.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Starting Salary
Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
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 apprenticeship programme is designed to give people an opportunity to develop practical skills, create a strong internal talent pipeline and provide social mobility opportunities to our community. Offers hands-on training and theoretical knowledge to develop expertise in machining techniques.
Summary of the role:
As an Apprentice CNC Machinist, you will work under the guidance and supervision of experienced machinists and learn the skills required to operate computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Your primary responsibility will be to set up, operate, and maintain CNC equipment to manufacture precision parts and components.
Apprentices are expected to; not get things right the first time, have a willingness to learn and ask questions when they are unsure. All Dyer Engineering people should always take a consultative and constructive approach to their interactions and be a positive role model by conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the Company’s Values and SST Behaviours. We hope that apprentices can recognise this behaviour and can copy it. It starts with being kind and helping the person next to you.
Duties, including but not limited to:
Machine Setup and Operation
* Assist in setting up CNC machines, including loading raw materials, tool selection, and fixture installation
* Learn to interpret technical drawings, and specifications to understand machining requirements
* Operate CNC machines to perform cutting, drilling, turning, and milling operations as per specifications
* Monitor machine operations, make adjustments as necessary, and ensure quality standards are met
Tooling and Maintenance:
* Assist in selecting appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and other equipment required for machining operations
* Learn to change and align tools, perform tool offsets, and maintain cutting tools for optimal performance
* Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning machines, checking lubrication levels, and replacing worn-out components
Quality Control and Inspection:
* Participate in quality control activities to ensure the accuracy and precision of machined parts
* Learn to use precision measuring instruments, such as vernier callipers, micrometres, and gauges, to inspect finished products.
* Identify and report any deviations from specifications or quality issues to senior machinists or supervisors
Documentation and Reporting
* Maintain accurate records of production data, including machine settings, measurements, and job details
* Assist in generating reports on production output, machine efficiency, and quality metrics
* Collaborate with team members and supervisors to communicate progress, challenges, and suggestions for process improvement
Core behaviours for this role are to:
* Be inquisitive
* Be proactive and motivated
* Be keen to learn and try new things
* Care about the person working next to you
* Care about what you are working on
Travel Expectations
* Able to travel to work and college independently
Health & Safety
* Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following machine safety guidelines
* Comply with workplace policies, procedures, and regulations related to machining operations
* Report any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate personnel or through the digital system
Where you’ll work
Dyer Engineering, Morrison Industrial Estate North
Stanley
DH9 7RU
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
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
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
* On going training to be provider by Dyer Engineering and New College Durham
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 4)
* English (grade 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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Logical
* Initiative
Other requirements
You must be able to travel to both Stanley and New College Durham each week.