Apprentice Manufacturing Technician

This role offers you the opportunity to study towards a Level 3 Machine Technician qualification. It provides you with the opportunity to work in a high precision manufacturing environment on a variety of machines. The training listed below will be given over a 3.5-year period, alongside day release for college and result in an industry recognised qualification, awarded on successful completion.

The Role / Training

You will learn processes involved in producing precision engineering components for use in pharmaceutical applications. This will include CNC milling (3 & 4 axis), CNC turning (basic 2 axis plus use of ‘live’ tooling for more complex parts), plus advanced turn-mill machining. Along with machining, you will learn inspection and quality control processes via use of conventional gauging plus co-ordinate measuring machines.

Tasks Will Include:

• Setup and operation on a range of multi-axis CNC machine tools
• Use of hard gauging and CMM equipment to ensure product quality working with fine tolerances
• Working in stainless steels and heat resistant super alloys, as well as some plastics
• Reading and understanding of ISO programming
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and documentation
• Health and Safety in the workplace.

Requirements

• A practical aptitude for engineering or technology
• Passion and motivation for the subject
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent time keeping
• PC literate
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team working skills with the ability to work independently.
• Effective at following instructions
• Health and safety aware
• Level 3 entry requirements: 4 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English
• Age: Applicants must be aged 16 or over

What we offer

• Competitive salary – with annual increases
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• RAC cover

We are looking for 2 Apprentices for this position.