General factory apprentice

Sheffield Precision Medical Ltd are looking for a General factory apprentice to complete a Level 3 Machining technician apprenticeship. The apprentice will spend between 1-3 months in each section learning skills before moving to the next. Every month the apprentice will have catch-up meeting with the technical team to monitor/direct their progress. With the catch-up meeting we will be able to learn through the course of time, a) where the apprentice excels and fits in and b) what position(s) are right for the apprentice and the company moving forward.

During the apprenticeship the apprentice will learn the following skills:

• CNC Milling (3, 4 & 5 Axis)


• Turning


• Inspection


• Finishing


• Potentially spending time learning CNC Grinding, CNC Sliding head lathes and Wire EDM, performance permitting


Role & responsibilities

• Read Drawings


• Inspect own work


• Produce machined components to tight tolerances


• Complete work to designated deadlines


• Create NC programmes from engineering drawings


• Safe working within the section


• Good housekeeping in the area of operation


• Maintain quality of work and adhere to work processes


• Achieve the production schedule


• Minimise machine downtime


• Effective flow of work in and out of section


• Adhere to requirements of the company's QA policies


• Ad-hoc tasks as required by the needs of the company
  
  Organisation skills


• Analytical skills


• Good communication skills


• Good knowledge of quality and procedures


Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Problem solver


• Good time keeping and attendance record


• Flexible approach to learning


• Able to work within wider team, GCSE English language C or 4 or above


• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.
  
  Sheffield Precision Medical is the leading independent UK orthopaedic contract manufacturer. Specialising in high precision instrumentation for a global customer base, Sheffield Precision partner with OEM implant manufacturers to provide a complete solution from prototyping to new product introduction to volume manufacturing., Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.