CNC Engineering Apprentice HELANDER PRECISION ENGINEERING LIMITED

We are offering you a 4 year apprenticeship, in training partnership HWGTA, an OFSTED awarded 'Outstanding Training Provider.' You will be become familiar with and be trained in all aspects of manufacturing. If you are practical individual, this could be the one for you as this is a hands-on role in a shop floor manufacturing environment.

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Closing date: 15 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,433.28

    Wage will be increased per academic year

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday 9.00am - 4.00pm - FE Tuesday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm. At company: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:00 and Friday 07:00 – 13:00 hours

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    10 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000161966

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The CNC Apprentice will work alongside experienced engineers to gain expertise and the required competency level. You will learn skills, knowledge, and processes to produce quality precision engineered components to detailed specifications within strict production timeframes and tight tolerances. 

THE CNC APPRENTICE WILL GAIN EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE IN:

·        Setting, operating and programming CNC milling and CNC Turning machines to include 5 and multi axis machines

·        Attain an Engineering qualification from City and Guilds / HNC or similar. 

·        Speeds and feeds for different raw materials; controls; programming; safety and tooling

·        FANUC / Mazatrol control language

·        Lean Manufacturing

·        CMM inspection and manual measuring tools and techniques.

A FULLY COMPETENT AND QUALIFIED CNC APPRENTICE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

·        Program machine tools

·        Operate CNC milling and CNC turning machinery.

·        Set fixtures and fittings.

·        Working to tight tolerances

·        Use manual measuring equipment.

·        Competently read manufacturing drawings

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

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).

You will receive a training plan that is specific to your qualification, with sessions that are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and remote - EngineeringTechnician: Machining Standard Level 3.

Mandatory qualifications:

  • EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
  • EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) minimum 720GLH.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge)
  • City and Guilds Machining technician (1273)

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Engineering  qualification. There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in spring of each year.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

CNC Machinist capable of operating both milling and turning machining centres. Progression to setting and programming and CMM inspection.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Patience, Strong Commitment, Time Management, Multi-work task management

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Travel to HWGTA centre in Worcester in year one of apprenticeship

About the employer

Helander are a trusted and recognised key provider of precision components and engineering solutions to the aerospace and defence, oil and gas, nuclear construction, marine & industrial sectors. Helander has 45 years’ experience working to the highest industry standards, controls, and compliance.

Employer

HELANDER PRECISION ENGINEERING LIMITED

Address

Kennet Close Tewkesbury Business Park

Northway Lane

Tewkesbury Glos

GL20 8HF

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Training

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact

Donna Harper Edwards

donna.harper-edwards@hwgta.org

Apprenticeship standard

Machining technician

Level 3 (A level)


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