Mechanical Engineer Apprentice

Introduction

We are looking for an apprentice to join our team where they will receive both college and in-house training from our highly skilled personnel. They will learn how to operate both manual and CNC machines, whilst acquiring a variety of other skills involved within the manufacturing industry.

About the Employer

Combining vast experience in the design and manufacture of CNC machined components and a dedication to customer-oriented solutions, our aim is to deliver innovative solutions that help you to meet and exceed your business goals. MVP Engineering ltd produce high quality components. From materials including Plastic - Bronze - Stainless steel - Duplex - Super duplex - Nickel alloy - Titanium. Components from casting - fabrication - bar - billet. We work together to create innovative solutions which help our customers operate more efficiently and effectively.

What You'll Do

Day to day responsibilities include:

• To operate machines within safety guidelines
• Cleaning and Deburring components
• Carry out basic maintenance of machines including cleaning, filling coolant and oil
• Inspect own work and work to Company instructions and drawings
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety
• Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area.
• Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data
• Contribute to or plan the days machining schedule
• Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards. Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses
• Set up, operate, adjust or edit conventional or CNC machining equipment settings and programmes for the machine tool being used
• Inspect components produced. Adjust the machining equipment or programme and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements
• Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines
• Complete machining documentation at all stages of the work activity. For example, standard operational procedures, control documentation and contribution to audits
• Maintain and restore the machining work area, performing housekeeping and waste management as appropriate
• Ensure tools, unused materials and equipment are returned to a safe, clean and approved condition on completion of machining work
• Keep stakeholders for example, colleagues and line managers informed about machining work
• Perform scheduled daily inspection and machine shut down or safe isolation
• Support continuous improvement activity to address business problems
• Boxing and packaging components

Training Outcome

This is a full-time position with opportunities for career progression. We hope that by giving our apprentices a solid foundation in the industry that they can then go on to become key members of the business, progressing to operating CNC machines.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - maths and English - A*-C/9-4

Course Information

Course: Machining technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm with a half hour break each day from 1.00pm - 1.30pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE