Machinist (Work Rolls) Apprentice SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED

Sheffield Forgemaster Engineering Limited are looking for a Machinist (Work Rolls) Apprentice to complete a level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. To be trained as highly skilled machinists (both manual and CNC) producing complex, precision machined components.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    20 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000131649

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

To be trained as highly skilled machinists (both manual and CNC) producing complex, precision machined components from large scale forgings and castings for a range of industries in a heavy engineering context. 

Role & responsibilities:

  • Set and run the relevant machine
  • Self-check inspection and parts produced
  • Assist in loading and off-loading parts to the relevant machine
  • Inspect components produced
  • Adjust the machining equipment or programme and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements
  • Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines
  • Set up, operate, adjust or edit conventional or CNC machining equipment settings and programmes for the machine tool being used
  • Machine high-quality complex components using a broad range of processes, eg. internal or external thread cutting, slots and pockets, internal or external under cutting. Also profile forms, tapered and eccentric diameters, bored holes and tee slots
  • To always promote health & safety in the workplace, displaying excellent personal safety and challenging others when unsafe behaviour is observed
  • All other duties commensurate with the role

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)

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, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Work independently, Willing to learn, Time management skills

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

We manufacture some of the world’s largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from one to 350 tonnes. You don’t need to be a metallurgist expert to know that is really big and really heavy! When it comes to steel production, anything that’s heavy and technically complex is where we add real value to our customers. We produce a wide range of products for mills and presses, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas and materials processing industries. It is this diversity of products that allows us to offer a number of different opportunities across our business.

Employer

SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED

Address

PO BOX 286

Brightside Lane

Sheffield

S9 2RW

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Training

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Contact

Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Machining 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