Summary Learning the fundamentals of engineering theory and manufacturing processes, the candidate will gain experience in using the latest computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools to cut, drill and finish components to a very high standard. Wage £16,894.80 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Machining technician (level 3) Hours You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company. 38 hours a week Start date Monday 8 September 2025 Duration 3 years 3 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Role & responsibilities: Producing components using hand fitting techniques Manual techniques (turning and milling) Preparing and using lathes for turning operations Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs Preparing and using CNC machines (turning and milling) Where you'll work Lakeside House Turnoaks Business Park Burley Close Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2UB Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Your training course Machining technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures. Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources. Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines. Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines. Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area. Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns. Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements. Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components. Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles. Plan and organise own work and resources. Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes. Select machining process. Select and setup tooling and work holding devices. Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool. Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads. Measure and check components. Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed. Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process. Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues. Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables. Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders. Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement. Apply ethical principles. Apply team working principles. Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures. Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources. Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines. Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines. Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area. Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns. Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements. Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components. Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles. Plan and organise own work and resources. Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes. Select machining process. Select and setup tooling and work holding devices. Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool. Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads. Measure and check components. Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed. Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process. Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues. Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables. Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders. Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement. Apply ethical principles. Apply team working principles. Your training plan You will study on a Level 3 Machining Technician standar. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3. 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. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English Language (grade 4) Mathematics (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills About this company Altek Europe is a manufacturer and supplier of heavy plant to the aluminium recycling industry. Altek provide an end-to-end solution for reclaiming more aluminium from the recycling process and also minimising and managing waste in the form of Electro Magnetic Stirrers, Dross Presses, Rotary Furnaces, Ingot Casting Lines and Alusalt processing plants. After this apprenticeship 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. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD AMRC Training Centre Recruitment Team recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000301635.