General Factory Apprentice 57-1436
SHEFFIELD PRECISION MEDICAL LTD
About the Role
Every month the apprentice will have catch-up meeting with the technical team to monitor/direct their progress. With the catch-up meeting we will be able to learn through the course of time, a) where the apprentice excels and fits in and b) what position(s) are right for the apprentice and the company moving forward.
During the apprenticeship the apprentice will learn the following skills:
- CNC Milling (3, 4 & 5 Axis)
- Turning
- Inspection
- Finishing
- Potentially spending time learning CNC Grinding, CNC Sliding head lathes and Wire EDM, performance permitting
Role & responsibilities
- Read Drawings
- Inspect own work
- Produce machined components to tight tolerances
- Complete work to designated deadlines
- Create NC programmes from engineering drawings
- Safe working within the section
- Good housekeeping in the area of operation
- Maintain quality of work and adhere to work processes
- Achieve the production schedule
- Minimise machine downtime
- Effective flow of work in and out of section
- Adhere to requirements of the company’s QA policies
- Ad-hoc tasks as required by the needs of the company
- Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide
About the Training
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.
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Course/Training
Machining technician (level 3)