Apprentice CNC Machinist 57-1411

Simpson Patterns Ltd are looking for an apprentice CNC machinist to complete a Level 3 Machining Technician apprenticeship. The candidate will be trained to program and operate a variety of 5 axis machines to produce composite tooling and patterns from soft materials such as modelboard, plastics and different woods. Duties include: performing routine machine maintenance checks and completing check sheet records.

Principal Accountabilities

• To be a trainee 5 Axis CNC Machinist, with internal training provided. To become competent in;
  • working knowledge of Fanuc control systems for programming purposes
  • working in a relatively high tolerance environment to automotive / Aerospace standards
  • Offline programming such as Autodesk Powermill
  • Operating CMS or BIESSE 5 axis machines
• To advocate the organisation in a positive and professional manner at all times
• To undertake any other duties as may be required within the scope of the post and participate as and when necessary, in organisational wide initiatives and projects

Role & responsibilities

• To operate CNC machines
• Prove out programmes at the machine
• To set CNC machines for production runs in both manned and unmanned periods
• Working in a manner which is safe for everyone in the machine shop
• Assist planning to maximise utilisation of machines and manpower
• To work on own initiative and understand the manufacturing process
• Keep a clean and manageable working area
• To work to tight tolerances and check own work
• To work, following training, to customer drawings and specifications
• To work with minimum supervision
• Report any tooling requirements (including improvements) to the Technical Manager
• Collaborating with line management and engineering support in any initiative to continuously improve the performance of the machine shop
• Performing routine machine maintenance checks and completing check sheet records
• Perform elements of self-inspection, filling out inspection records as required.

You will study on a Level 3 Machining Technician Standard. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3:

• EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.