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CNC Machinist Apprentice BTL-UK LTD

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with BTL UK to be part of the apprenticeship programme and be trained as a CNC Machinist with ongoing support and scope to progress to higher level apprenticeship. You will learn all aspect of Engineering to excel your skills.

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Closing date: 21 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8:30pm - 5:30pm 1 hour unpaid lunch break

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065935

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
  • Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
  • Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices
  • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to company process and systems
  • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
  • Inspection of parts, so you will be familiar with a range in inspection equipment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Engineering Operative Level 2
  • Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 (if required)
  • One day a week at Ashford College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Possibility of permanent position
  • Progression to Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

BTL-UK LTD is proud to be a committed European manufacturer of Bearings, Power Transmission and linkage products, as well as high quality sub-contract precision engineered turned, milled and gear-cut components. We believe in the future of European manufacturing and will continue to focus and further enhance the requirements and expectations of our customers globally.

Employer

BTL-UK LTD

Address

MPT HOUSE

BRUNSWICK HOUSE

COBBS WOOD INDUST. ESTATE

TN23 1EL

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Training

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Contact

Taylor Counsell

01227 811315

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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