Overview
We are looking for an individual with a keen interest in engineering, manufacturing and working in a production environment to become a key member of our production team based in the turning department. Full on‑the‑job training will be provided, together with day‑release at Colchester Institute, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
Hours and Duration
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Friday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm with a 10 minute tea break and a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
39 hours per week. Duration: 3 years 6 months.
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
* Complete a programme of training across the Grinding, Turning, Engineering, Planning, Quality Assurance, Assembly and Jig & Tool departments.
* Learn to operate, set and programme CNC lathes in the Turning department.
* Use and learn other machines and processes, including Hard Turning.
* Carry out tasks and duties as directed by the departmental manager or supervisor.
* Represent yourself and the company at college.
* Dedicate sufficient time to ensure all college training is completed within set timescales.
Where You’ll Work
Blackwell Drive
Braintree
CM7 2QJ
Training
* Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
* Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures.
* Prepare, set up, operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
* Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes.
* Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
* Record information – paper based or electronic (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, any legal reporting requirements).
* Read and interpret 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 processes, tooling and work‑holding devices.
* Set and adjust machine operating parameters (feeds, speeds, loading, proving and validating programmes).
* Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features such as parallel, stepped, angular diameters and faces, grooves, slots, recesses, undercuts, radii, chamfers, internal and external forms, reamed, bored, drilled and electro‑eroded holes, internal and external screw threads.
* Measure and check components.
* Identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing process and equipment.
* Diagnose faults and employ troubleshooting procedures, escalating when necessary.
* Maintain the work area and return resources and consumables.
* Communicate verbally with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Follow machine shut‑down, safe isolation, handover, start‑up or warm‑up procedures.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques and devise suggestions for improvement.
* Apply ethical principles and team‑working principles.
Apprenticeship Standard
The apprentice will work towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard, with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute’s Braintree Campus.
Qualifications
* EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence)
* City & Guilds Machining Technician
* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge)
Requirements
GCSE in 4 subjects including Maths and English (grade A*–C / 9–4 or equivalent).
Skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical thinking
* Initiative
* Non‑judgemental attitude
* Physical fitness
* Keen to engage
* Practical science skills
* Practical engineering skills
Other Requirements
All apprentices will be rotated through all departments during the first year, including Quality Assurance, Turning, and Grinding.
About the Employer
Braintree Precision Components is a manufacturer of precision ball and roller bearings and other high‑accuracy machined components, part of the Hepco Group, leaders in linear motion products and precision components for automation and special‑purpose machines.
Benefits
* Free on‑site parking
* Mental health and financial wellness support
* Long‑service awards
After This Apprenticeship
* Potential career progression within the company; opportunity to train to become a fully trained CNC operator/setter after initial 12 months.
* Training provided in all areas, with possibility to specialise after the initial training period.
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