CNC Machining Apprentice

General Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice to join the dedicated Team based in Washington. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn. Your training will be underpinned with practical experience which will prepare you for a career as an apprentice. Start date January 2025.

Main Duties

What you’ll do at work

We are offering a 4 year apprenticeship in which you will benefit from working closely with highly skilled engineers to learn and develop mechanical engineering skills and knowledge.

The apprentice will be trained on a range of CNC lathes and CNC Milling machines. The machines vary in size and the components produced vary in complexity

Duties will include:

• Working as part of a team and liaising with managers on a daily basis regarding tasks.
• Working with all relevant documentation to enable the production of components within a CNC environment
• Training in all aspects of quality control, inspection and production of programmes require for CNC machines
• Follow all local, national and international recognised procedures
• Be instructed in elements of inspection and the use of the equipment needed
• Work in small teams (section dependent) to solve all problems that arise. Experienced mentors and previous apprentices will aide their development
• Become competent in all aspects of the manufacturing process to include setting CNC milling machines and CNC Lathes, also maintaining quality using a range of inspection equipment
• Learn all documentation required in the manufacturing process

Desired Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Personal Qualities

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English Language or English Literature (Grade 4/C or above) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Future Prospects

• Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship