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Apprentice CNC Operator Shape Machining

Shape Machining

Apprentice CNC Operator Shape Machining

£37440

Shape Machining, Witney, Oxfordshire

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b0860c9e5261476fa48344783ad91ef3

Full Job Description

  • Preparation of material from CAD drawing

  • Running machines

  • Inspection of parts

  • General Housekeeping duties


    • Working towards:
  • Operating CMS Ares/Antares 5-axis milling machines with Fanuc controllers

  • Operating Dugard 1000 3-axis machines with Fanuc controllers.

  • Blocking up and preparing jobs for machining

  • Working to a delivery schedule agreed with the Production Manager, 25 years experience in aerospace and automotive engineering. He has a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and has worked for many of the UK's leading engineering companies, including British Aerospace and Mclaren. During his Engineering career he has designed a wide range of composite components and their associated tooling. He has also setup and managed engineering teams and driven innovation across a number of high technology sectors. He is joined by a team of experienced Composite Engineers, CAD designers, CNC programmers, machinists and pattern makers with F1, automotive and aerospace experience. The company invests in only the latest technologies in CAD, multi-axis machining, automated fibre placement and hot press forming as well as ensuring that the traditional prepreg laminating and curing techniques are kept up to date. SHAPE therefore combines experience and knowledge with cutting edge technologies and a wide manufacturing capability.

    Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)

  • Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice's time at work

    • Qualifications included:
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)

  • Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

    • End Point Assessment:
  • Practical assessment

  • Professional discussion, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, GCSE or equivalent 4 GCSEs, including English and maths (Grade A- C / 9 - 4) Desired

    An exciting opportunity to become an apprentice engineer at Shape Machining Ltd, an industry leading multi-axis advanced technology machining company founded by former F1 Chief Designer Peter McCool to provide precision composite machined tooling to the motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries., SHAPE Machining Ltd was founded by former F1 Chief Designer Peter McCool to provide precision composite machined tooling to the motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries and the growing number of other sectors requiring complex composite tooling. SHAPE started as a multi-axis advanced technology machining company to support the carbon composite manufacturing sector. Recent expansion has seen the addition of an Engineering team, with CAD and Engineering project management skills and a Composites manufacturing team for carbon thermoset and thermoplastic R&D, low volume part manufacture and hot press forming for higher volumes. Financial backing for the company comes from a team of international investors with many years experience developing and guiding cutting edge manufacturing companies to many years of sustained success. SHAPE is able to provide clients with unrivalled service because of the depth of experience and expertise in the team: Peter has more than

    13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

    • Delivery model:
  • Work-based training with your employer

  • Day release during term time (approximately 2 days a week for 1 year), You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience