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Apprentice CNC engineer A FAWCETT PRECISION ENGINEER LTD

Apprentice CNC engineer to be trained through ourselves and studying at college for their apprenticeship title. We are looking for a candidate to work in our CNC turning department.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 09 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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 - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 7.30am - 12.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000088095

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Learning the basics of engineering and will be guided by the shop floor supervisor to start their journey in becoming a fully trained CNC apprentice engineer. Ideally we would like to candidate to be trained in the CNC training department.

The role will cover how to:

  • Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to produce machined components
  • Determine the most efficient and effective approach to machine the component using a range of tools, machining process and techniques
  • Select and set up the correct tooling and work holding devices
  • Set and adjust the machine operating parameters to produce the work pieces to the required specification
  • Select and use a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
  • Produce complex and specialist components as a one off test and trial work piece and/or producing components in small or large batches
  • Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures

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

The successful candiate will work towards a Level 3 qualification in Engeneering.

All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:

  • An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
  • An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
  • An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
  • Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are a small sub contract precision  engineering company, with scope to learn different engineering skills with good prospects for the right candidate. As we are a small company there is always opportunities to have plenty training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Good with their hands, knowledge of fraction, knowledge of decimals, Friendly, polite, helpful, keen to learn, Good time keeping

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above) Desired

About the employer

Sub contract precision engineering company machining parts for various manufacturing sectors

Employer

A FAWCETT PRECISION ENGINEER LTD

Address

JAMES STREET

ELLAND

HALIFAX

HX5 0AB

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Training

Training provider

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

Contact

Sam Butterworth

Sam.Butterworth@Calderdale.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 09 Jan 2023