Machine tool setter/operator Apprentice - ADA MACHINING SERVICES LTD

Summary

Apprentices will learn the key manufacturing process involved in assessing, planning and setting bespoke, 1 off parts using manual and CNC horizontal and vertical boring machines.

Annual wage

£14,526.20 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour

Training course: Machining technician

Hours: Standard working days are: Monday – Thursday: 08.00 – 16.30 (30 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08.00 – 13.00 This equates to 37 working hours
37 hours a week

Start date: Friday 16 May 2025

Duration: 48 Months

Positions available: 2

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

The apprentice role will be to learn the key elements of metalwork machining using conventional machines before progressing on to the larger CNC machines. They will learn how to program direct from drawing using traditional G & M codes as well as CADCam. Also, they will learn how to use traditional measuring equipment such as micrometers and vernier callipers as well as our state of the art FARO arm.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 12, KAYLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RICHMOND ST, ASHTON U LYNE, OL7 0AU

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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

The successful candidate will be required to attend RTC at least one day per week and will be expected to be on site at ADA for the remaining days whilst working towards their Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4/C 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

basic engineering knowledge
Honest
Reliable
Eager to Learn
Work well under Pressure

About this company

ADA Machining Services Ltd are a medium to heavy sub-contract machining of parts ranging from the food industry to off-shore oil & gas, through to nuclear components up to 60 tons in weight. Producing bespoke parts to customer specifications using engineering drawings with a combination of CNC and manual machining equipment.