Apprentice Machine Operator

Introduction

Rochling are a world-leading company in Thermoplastics & Composite machining, training the next generation by offering a Mechanical Apprenticeship.1st year attending GET full time, then a further 2 years at their workplace, to improve techniques & practical skills in the machine shop to become a skilled engineer.

About the Employer

The Rochling Industrial division offers a large selection of thermoplastics and composites for technical applications. We supply our products in the form of semi-finished products such as sheets, round rods, tubes, profiles and finished castings right through to precision-machined parts. Rochling Industrial (UK) Ltd in Gloucester – UK specialist in machining of high-precision routed parts up to 3 metres in diameter made of composites and thermoplastics, with a high quality surface finish. Our cutting experts work on state-of the art CNC machining centres, producing components with complex geometries, and close tolerances, to customer specifications. “Our facility is dedicated to machining high performance plastics and composites. We have 30 year’s experience and the latest in modern CNC equipment and techniques, ensuring high quality parts with complete traceability’’. Mike Knowles, Managing Director, Rochling Industrial (UK) Ltd Rochling Gloucester uses its expertise to contribute to the Industrial Division’s expertise in the machining composites and thermoplastics. The division combines a unique international network of flexible enterprises specialising in the manufacture of high quality finished parts for virtually every industry.

What You'll Do

The apprentice will learn with the help of a skilled machinist on the shop floor to use Manual machines, CNC Machines and inspect their parts with the aid of engineered drawings.

This will include various types of CNC machines, e.g. Mazak Lathes, Haas 5 Axis, Hass Routers, Datrons and various others.

Also, during their apprenticeships, they will touch on Cad Cam and also the Inspection Department.

Training Outcome

To be offered a skilled machinist role within the business. 

Skills Required

• Enthusiastic
• Self Motivated
• Friendly
• Helpful

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 9 - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9 - 4

Course Information

Course: Machining technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Days 8am-4.45pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8am-2.30pm (Fridays).

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Number of Positions Available: 3

Training Provider: GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED