Machinist Apprentice TTS PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD

TTS Precision Engineering Limited are looking for a Machinist Apprentice to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. This is an opportunity to train with experienced engineers with our business. The ideal candidate will be interested in all aspects of CNC machining and manufacture.

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

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Closing date: 03 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    20 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000145454

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The main function of the apprenticeship role will be learning to operate and program CNC milling and CNC turning machine centres. The role will first include attending the AMRC Training Centre to obtain foundation level engineering knowledge and skills that can be transferred to a production shop floor working as part of a team.

Principle role & responsibilities:

  • Setting fixtures on the machining centres
  • Setting tools
  • Setting machine datums
  • Machine operating
  • Proving out programs
  • Editing machine offsets
  • Part deburring
  • Carrying out inspection checks
  • Maintaining machine tolerances
  • Interpreting engineering drawings
  • Collaborating with inspectors to ensure drawing tolerances are achieved
  • Self-management of workload
  • Machine maintenance
  • Material handling
  • Operating CMMs and manual inspection equipment
  • Analysing inspection reports and feeding back to operators
  • Learning how to verify checks
  • Verification of tooling

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 - Advanced 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, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Work independently, Self motivated

Qualifications

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

About the employer

TTS Precision operates from a 12,000 sq. ft facility, specialising in the design, manufacture and assembly of close tolerance parts for the steel making, rolling, rail and machine manufacturing and aerospace industries. We pride ourselves on working closely as a team to achieve and surpass our customers’ expectations.

Employer

TTS PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD

Address

41 OTTER STREET

SHEFFIELD

S9 3WL

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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