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Apprentice CNC Setter Machinist Currie & Warner Ltd

Via this Apprenticeship you will train as an Apprentice Engineering Technician, specifically as a CNC Machinist and Setter. You will undertake a structured training program of academic study and workshop work to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the requirements of a leading established manufacturer of turned parts.

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Closing date: 23 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,856.00

    Starting Rate £6 per hour Years 2,3 and 4 to follow a distinctive rewarding scale depending on application and development (discussed at final interview stage).

  • Working week

    Over 18’s 07.30-16.30 Mon - Thurs (Half hour unpaid lunch) 07.30-13.30 Friday (20 min paid break). 40 hours per week. Under 18’s 07.30-16.30 Mon - Thurs (1 hour unpaid lunch) 07.30-13.30 Friday (20 min paid break). 38 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101391

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful individual will gain first-hand experience of, but not limited to the following:

  • The setting and programming of work on 3 Axis & 5 Axis CNC machines.
  • Developing 3 and 5 axis programmes.
  • 2D & 3D CAD design.
  • Basic fitting techniques.
  • Grinding, benchwork and associated techniques.
  • Checking and inspection of work.
  • Understanding both in house and customer supplied engineering drawings.

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

You will receive on the job training and guidance from your employer and will also attend Sandwell college 1 day per week to achieve your Level 3 Engineering Technician qualifications.

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge)

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machining
  • Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Successful candidates will be required to do a 4 year practical and academic apprenticeship, which will lead to a professional qualification in a specific engineering discipline.

On completion and being successful, there is opportunity to progress within the Currie and Warner Group and to forge a successful Career with excellent pay/progression are limitless.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Willingness to learn, Enthusiasm about the industry, Good Listening, Curios and Inquisitive

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade B/6 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade B/6 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade B/6 or above) Essential

About the employer

Currie & Warner are part of the Currie & Warner Group of engineering companies and are a leading manufacturer of Brass and Copper based turned parts and screw machine components, supplying high precision components worldwide. The company supplies to markets including Electrical, Gas, Heating & Ventilation, Automotive and Renewable Energy, amongst others. Please visit Currie and Warner’s website to discover more.

Employer

Currie & Warner Ltd

Address

Sadler Road

Brownhills

Walsall

WS8 6LX

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Training

Training provider

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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