Toolroom / Machinist Apprentice

• Operate manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and other associated machine shop activities to manufacture high precision components. 
• Carry out tool repairs and the maintenance & servicing of tools, dies and fixtures to keep production lines running. 
• Technical interpretation incl., reading engineering drawings, designing tools / jigs / fixtures from prototype sketches, blueprints or CAD models. 
• Using metrology equipment like micrometres, verniers, and gauges to check work against specifications. 
• Bench fitting and performing manual tasks including drilling, reaming, tapping and tool assembly. Making sure tooling is working correctly. 
• Installation & commissioning of new tooling. 
• Liaising with internal departments, and production colleagues. 
• Controlling toolroom stores, and equipment. 
• Monitoring and controlling costs. 
• Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs. 
• Compliance & safety; following strict health & safety regulations including risk assessments and “lockout tagout” procedures. 
• Maintaining accurate logs of toolroom work, new components introduced and equipment performance. 
• Liaising with external toolmaking contractors. 
  
  

• You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
• You will experience a blended learning model.
• This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

Full time employment, progression to Toolroom Engineer.