Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Farrel Limited

Summary

Farrel Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Machining Apprentice. The successful applicant will become a competent member of the Machining Team. A machinist apprentice will work alongside a tradesperson who operates machine tools and can set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes, and drilling machines.

Annual wage

£12,480 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: Mon to Thursday – 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Friday - 8.30 am to 3.00 pm
37.5 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 02 Nov 2024

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

· Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area. · Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data. Contribute to or plan the days machining schedule. · Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards. Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses. · Plan and prepare sequence for the machining activities. Ensure that the correct tooling, work holding, and

materials are used. This applies to conventional complex or CNC complex machining tasks. · Set up, operate, adjust or edit conventional or CNC machining equipment settings and programmes for the machine tool being used. · Machine high-quality complex components using a broad range of processes. For example, internal or external thread cutting, slots and pockets, internal or external under cutting. Also profile forms, tapered and eccentric diameters, bored holes, and tee slots. · Inspect components produced. Adjust the machining equipment or programme and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements. · Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines. · Complete machining documentation at all stages of the work activity. For example, standard operational procedures, control documentation and contribution to audits.

Where you’ll work

27 Queensway

Castleton

Rochdale

OL11 2PF

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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 be on-site at Rochdale Training for the first year of your Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 6 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
Attention to detail
Initiative
Honest
Reliable
Determined
Keen to Learn

About this company

Farrel Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Machining Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to develop new skills and build a career. The successful applicant will become a competent member of the Machining Team. A machinist apprentice can set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes, and drilling machines.