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Machining apprentice TAYLOR HOBSON LIMITED

Join our well-established training program which supports academic & practical training. Develop skills & knowledge to produce components & tooling on both manual & CNC machines whilst supporting all areas of the business. Continue your development to grow into a key member of Machine Shop production team & progress your career in the business.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:00 Friday07:30 – 12:30

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070399

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprentice will learn to

· produce components / tooling using a range of manual machines safely and to the required quality and within reasonable time scales

·  setup and operate various CNC Machines 3 axis to 5 axis to produce accurate components safely and to the required quality and within reasonable time scales

·  read drawings and measure components to the drawing tolerances using various measuring kit

·  finish basic components on both surface & cylindrical grinding machines safely and to the required quality and within reasonable time scales

·  select the correct grinding wheels, balance and dress them for specific components

·  finish diamond turn components to drawing tolerances and handle them carefully

·  Develop lean and continuous improvement skills to improve day to day operations.

·  Become a part of both the Apprentice and Machine Shop teams, working together to achieve success.

·  Display an ability and desire to develop and grow with the business.

·  Develop understanding and knowledge of all aspects of Taylor Hobson Operations through secondment placements in other areas of the business.

·  use computers and software to aid in the manufacture of components

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

  • Year 1 training will be delivered full time for 12 months at the MTC in Coventry.
    Years 2 to 4 will be delivered via block release with most of your time with Autodesk.
    On successful completion you will receive a level 3 engineering technician apprenticeship standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Continue your development to grow into a key member of Machine Shop production team and progress your career into the wider business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English Language, Science + 2 others (Grade 4 / C or above) Essential

About the employer

Acquired by AMETEK in 2004, TAYLOR HOBSON is part of AMETEK’s Ultra Precision Technologies Division, a leader in the development of ultra-precise measurement devices, precision machining systems, ophthalmic instruments, eye care diagnostic devices, optical lens manufacturing equipment, vibration cancellation systems, and advanced scanners used in reverse engineering, quality assurance and 3D printing.

Employer

TAYLOR HOBSON LIMITED

Address

2 New Star Road

Leicester

LE4 9JD

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Training

Training provider

THE MTC - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Contact

Julie Mulryan

julie.mulryan@the-mtc.org

+442476701600

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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