Apprentice CNC Operator - DYNAMIC CONTROLS LTD

Summary of the apprenticeship: DCL are looking to offer 3 apprentices the chance to become part of a successful and growing business. The candidate will not only be supporting manufacturing in your local area, but they will also contribute towards protecting the UK Naval sector and maintaining the Constant at Sea Deterrent.

What will the apprentice do at work?

Main Duties To Include:

Competent operation in programming and setting a variety of CNC lathe and mills, including our 5-axis CNC machinery.
Write CNC programmes against the drawing and store in a secure and controlled manner.
Select and identify appropriate tooling and fixtures to support in the manufacture of components.
Read and interpret engineers’ drawings and manufacture to tight tolerances on a range of metals, including grade alloys.
Self-inspect components to drawings- recording the information where needed.
De-burr components to remove sharp edges.
Support in the development of SOPs to help standardise processes.
Recording of work information/data to help monitor costing and efficiency.
Multi-man between two machines.
Ensure material and product traceability is always maintained, recording Material ‘A’ numbers on the appropriate paperwork and goods.
Keep the work area tidy and well organised, in-line with 5S standards or equivalent.
Complete first line maintenance on machine i.e., remove swarf, check safety features, keep oil and coolant topped up.
Provide ideas for process improvements.
Comply with health & safety requirements to perform job safely and complete training as necessary.
To undertake other roles and tasks as requested that are commensurate with level and function of this post which support business demand.

The apprentice's training schedule

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship learning will take place in the workplace and the candidate will be expected to attend the Rochdale Training centre in Rochdale, day or block release will be decided with the Employer.

Employment details

Working week details: Monday to Thursday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm Friday, 7:45 am to 12:45 pm

Skills

Qualifications required

Future prospects: Once qualified, progression is offered to the correct candidate- this can include; Cell Leader, Team Leader, Inspection, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer.

Employer information: Dynamic Controls Ltd designs, manufactures and test high-and-low pressure Cartridge Valves, Manifolds, reducing Stations, and Fluid/Gas Systems for critical and demanding applications in the Submarine and Nuclear Sectors. We are a successful and growing business who recently who recently became part of a large American organisations, BWXT. We employ approximately 50 employees and are now looking to secure our future by investing in the up-and-coming engineering talent in and around the Manchester area.