Annual wage £12,448.28 Working week You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company. Total hours per week: 37 Expected duration 36 Months Possible start date 16 Sep 2024 Date posted 09 Feb 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000229676 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Under supervision, produce a high quality product and learn basic engineering skills: Set up, adjust, edit and operate CNC machines (including turning and milling machines) ensuring quality workmanship at all times Working under supervision to operate Sliding Head machines Working on own initiative to perform complex and precision machining operations and machine parts to specifications Using measuring equipment to calculate dimensions and tolerances and test completed products Review and understand basic engineering drawings, programmes and design information and understand operations needed to fabricate products Ensure that the correct tooling and materials are used for the task To maintain and improve productivity: Work in line with company procedures and machine capability to ensure production deadlines are met Work to production quality standards and support continuous improvement activities Check and inspect materials prior to machining to ensure they conform to quality standards, identifying and reporting on any faults to a Team leader Inspect components produced, making adjustments where required in order to meet quality requirements. Report any issues affecting the component quality, quantity and production deadline to a team leader Maintain set-up sheets as required and in line with company procedure: Complete machining documentation for all stages of the work required including standard operating procedures Work in all departments throughout the business as directed and when instructed, work in all areas of the production department and as necessary in other areas of the business to gain a sound understanding of how the company functions and operates ensuring at all times instructions are adhered to Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy at all times by keeping machine and all associated tools and equipment in a clean and tidy manner Work within a safe environment: By ensuring all company procedures and Health & Safety legislation are followed at all times Understand and operate safe systems of working including being able to risk assess jobs Conduct safety checks of machines, associated equipment and surrounding area Wearing the appropriate protective clothing and equipment at all times The training you will be getting 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 such as: EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge) Level: 3 City and Guilds Machining technician (1273) 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. What to expect at the end of your 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. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade Grade C or 4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade Grade C or 4) Essential