Engineering Machinist Apprentice - THE CHURCHILL MACHINE CO LTD

Summary

Your primary responsibility will be to set up, operate, and maintain machines to produce high-quality complex and precision work by machining products such as rolls, parts, and components. Products are machined from metal or specialist materials using conventional or computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools.

Annual wage

£16,224 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, Shifts to be confirmed
39 hours a week

Possible start date: 16 Feb 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

Machining of various materials
Turning, milling, and drilling to manufacture and refurbish precision rollers
Manual handling and lifting equipment, including overhead cranes and forklifts
All aspects of manufacturing using the latest manufacturing methods
Machine setup and operation
Tooling and maintenance
Quality control and inspection
Documentation and reporting
Health and safety

You will be supported to undertake recognised qualifications whilst gaining on-the-job experience. As an apprentice machinist technician, you will work under the guidance and supervision of experienced machinists and learn the skills required to operate CNC and conventional machines.

Where you’ll work

Porritt Street

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 6HJ

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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

Level 3 Machinist Technician Training will take place both on-site at The Churchill Machine Tool Company Ltd and weekly day release at the Rochdale Training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4) 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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Physical fitness

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

The Churchill Machine Tool Company is a precision manufacturing and refurbishment company for a wide range of industries worldwide based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their demands. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership and sustainable partnerships. The company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with enthusiasm, kindness and humour. The Churchill Machine Tool Company really is a unique and dynamic place to work.

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