CNC Apprentice

Taking around 3.5-4 years to complete, you'll be supported by our knowledgeable, friendly Machine Shop team as you learn practical skills and complete a recognized apprenticeship and qualifications. The aim is that at the end, you'll be a permanent team member. 80% of your time will be spent at site and 20% at college. Your practical responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and observing other Machine Shop team members, following policies and instructions to develop knowledge and hands-on experience in the following responsibilities:
• Cutting & shaping metals, using a variety of CNC machines. Tasks include:
• Following instructions, drawings and procedures to machine and manufacture required parts.
• Performing proper set-up and calibration procedures for all equipment and accessories.
• Completing machine warm-up. Inspecting parts left within the machine. Maintenance & pre-start checks.
• Completion of agreed tasks in line with the weekly plan up to and including "lights out."
• Checking first off on floor.
As an apprentice, you're also committed to:
• Attending college and completing all of your apprenticeship requirements.
• Proactively participating in regular progress reviews with BSC & the training provider.
  
  4 GCSE Math and English Grade A-C
• Positive about learning and committed to completing all aspects of the apprenticeship.
• Confident to ask questions for clarification and interest, or to put forward suggestions.
• Good attendance and timekeeping.
• Able to consistently follow instructions, processes and procedures.
  
  Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic., BSC specializes in the global design and manufacture of custom RF and Microwave Solutions. Utilising core and advanced filter technologies as well as their integration in higher level sub-assemblies for the latest rf and
microwave products to connect and protect people in defence, aerospace, communications and space. Microwave Products Group | BSC Filters (mpgdover.com)

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.