Apprentice Engineer (machining)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The apprentice will be offered a robust training and development plan to support some/all the following duties:

• Cross functional development, gaining skills across multiple departments
• Machining, Maintenance, CAD CAM, Engineering, Tooling Management, Production Control, NDT, Deburr, Inspection
• The use of a variety hand tools to carry out specific processes.  Files, burr blades, spanners, mallets (where approved), drills, air grinders etc. 
• Use of mechanical equipment to manufacture components or tooling, which include: CNC machines, Manual milling machines, pistol drills, off-hand grinders, lathes, pillar drills etc.
• Setting, Loading & Operating Multi-Axis CNC Machines
• Carry out basic maintenance and repair work – both mechanical and electrical
• Fabrication & sheet metal work
• Cutting materials and components
• Develop a good understanding of production processes and begin to identify potential cost savings and improvements to the process
• Assist colleagues with jobs to gain knowledge, experience & skill
• Adhering to safety & quality policies & procedures
• Adhering to work to lists and instructions
• Upkeep of TPM routines
• Upkeep the working area (6S)

Other Responsibilities:

• To attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard
• To conduct yourself in a safe and diligent manner and comply with health and safety policies and procedures
• Uphold and promote company policies and procedures, promoting those specifically to your area of work, including Equality and Diversity
• Keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of your job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques
• To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments relevant to the post
• To maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times
• To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing both Vision Apprentices and our clients
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post

• 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
• 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

• For the right candidate who successfully completes this apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress their career with the company

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE IT (Grade 4) Desired

• This role is 18+ due to insurance purposes