Engineering Operative Apprentice

Introduction

Machine Tech Engineering is seeking an Apprentice to learn key skills in precision engineering, including reading drawings, selecting tools, writing CNC programmes, setting up machines, and assisting with inspections. A great hands-on opportunity to start your career.

About the Employer

Machine Tech Engineering is an independent family business, manufacturing repetition turned parts and precision turned parts with an excellent reputation for its high quality and swift service. A reliable staff of experienced setters and engineers enable us to give our customers a personal service in producing high precision turned parts. Since the the company was founded we have supplied high quality turned components accurately and repeatedly and are approved suppliers to numerous ISO 9002 accredited companies. We pride ourselves on keeping to agreed delivery dates and exceeding all quality expectations.

What You'll Do

• Learn to switch on a machine and add a reference ready to start
• Learn how to check a machine's oil levels and top up if required
• Start a machine off and check sizes are in tolerance
• Change tools if worn and adjust offsets to correct size
• Sorting out measuring equipment and seeing where it's kept 

Training Outcome

Opportunity to progress to shop floor Supervisor / Manager.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 7.00am - 11.00am.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED