CNC Machinist Apprentice BIFRANGI UK LIMITED

Bifrangi UK Limited are looking for a CNC Machinist Apprentice to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. You will report to the Production Manager, be self-motivated and have a positive attitude. You will have and gain knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, including have correct use of PPE, workspace cleanliness and COSHH.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    20 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130287

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Role and responsibilities:

  • Operate CNC lathes and machining centres manufacturing parts to satisfy existing orders
  • Develop prototype parts for potential new business
  • Use cylindrical grinding between centres to satisfy existing  orders and develop prototype parts
  • Setting and operating a range of manual and CNC machines to gain experience and develop knowledge of CNC control systems (primarily Siemens 840D)
  • Working with standard operating procedures
  • Understand engineering drawings (geometric tolerancing) and SPC charts

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

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)

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Machinist - Advance Manufacturing Engineer pathway.  On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3  standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

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, Multitask, Interpersonal skills, Self motivated, Task orientated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

Bifrangi UK Limted manufactures components for the agricultural, off-highway, marine, power generation and mining sectors. We are world leaders in closed die forging and finished machining of large crankshafts up to 750Kg in weight. We offer a fully integrated service from initial design to supply of the finished product to customers worldwide. The company operates two separate divisions within the UK currently employing highly skilled and specialised personnel. Current products include a wide range of crankshafts, connecting rods, axle beams and forgings for the mining industry. The primary focus of the Sheffield division is precision machining and heat treatment of crankshafts. The processes include; turning, milling, deep hole drilling, induction hardening, cylindrical grinding to fine tolerances and inspection.

Employer

BIFRANGI UK LIMITED

Address

Grange Mill Lane

Sheffield

S9 1HW

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact

Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Jul 2023