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.
Apply nowClosing date: 03 Jul 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,600.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday – Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
20 Sep 2023
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Date posted
03 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000131649
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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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade 4 or above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
Address
PO BOX 286
Brightside Lane
Sheffield
S9 2RW
Training
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact
Recruitment Team
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 nowClosing date: 03 Jul 2023