Apprentice CNC Operator

Summary

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. We will look to train the candidates on specific machinery i.e., Turning, Milling, and Mazaks. But through their journey they will gather experience from all machinery and across the business.

Annual wage

£15,600.00 a year

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

Training course

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Hours

38 hours a week. Mon – Thurs: 07:45-16:30 (15-minute break in morning and 30-minute lunch break) Friday: 07:45-12:45 (15-minute break in morning, no lunch break)

Duration

48 Months

Positions available

3

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

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 exotic 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.

Where you’ll work

Dynamic Controls Ltd Union St, Royton, Oldham OL2 5JD

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

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Grade C/4 or above Maths and English

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.
• Logical.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Time keeping.

About this company

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.

After this apprenticeship

Cell Leader, Team Leader, Inspection, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Rochdale Training

Nathan Finn

nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417