CNC Machining Apprentice - Holroyd

Summary

As member of our component manufacturing team you will learn how to operate various CNC, multi-axis machines producing various complex components.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Machining technician

Hours: Monday - Friday (37 hours). Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 31 Jan 2025

Duration: 36 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Fully programme, set up, and operate turning, milling and grinding machines,
Work independently and produce complex helical form components within a set time frame and in accordance with the drawing,
Write programmes to achieve the required component specification and form.
Check and measure own work using conventional measurement techniques (micrometers/gauges/verniers), identify and rectify errors,
Maintain a tidy and well-organized work area and perform regular machine maintenance tasks.
Offer suggestions for improvements and support the business with lean programmes.

Where you’ll work

Harbour Lane North

Milnrow

Rochdale

OL16 3LQ

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Machining technician

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Training will take place onsite at the employer and at Rochdale Training one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

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
Organisation skills
Team working
Punctuality
Reliability
Trustworthy
Level 2 in engineering subject
Experience in CNC Enviroment

Other requirements

Please research the location of Rochdale Training as well as the location of the employer to ensure that you can travel to both locations. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

Precision Components Ltd are world-leaders in the design, build and supply of high-precision gear, rotor, screw and thread milling and grinding machines for the manufacture of ultra-precise helical components. And our sub-contract manufacturing division, manufactures rotors, supercharger screws, blowers, pump screws and vacuum screws for many of the world’s most successful manufacturers.

After this apprenticeship

Once you have acquired the necessary skills this opens the door for you to be considered for vacancies within the Company and these may include such roles as Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, CNC Machine Operator, CMM Inspector and Maintenance Engineer. With further training often our apprentices can progress to technical role such as Design Technician, Quality Engineer, Production Engineer and Controls Engineer.