Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

MAYCAST-NOKES PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD

Essex, CO9 1EX

Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 August)

Posted on 16 January 2024

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Summary

Mechanical Engineering Apprentices at Maycast-Nokes are given time and experience in all production areas, allowing them to gain an understanding of all manufacturing processes. Experienced personnel within the business will provide mentorship and allow Apprentices to develop and grow into key members of the business.

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7.45am - 4.15pm with a 15 minute break at 10.00am - 10.15am and a half hour lunch break at 12.30pm - 1.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 September

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

6

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Qualifications include: EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence), EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) and EAL Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
  • This is a 4 year apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week
  • The first year is at Braintree campus and years 2 to 4 are at Colchester campus

Where you’ll work

Factory Lane West

Halstead

Essex

CO9 1EX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Your training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
  • Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
  • Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
  • Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
  • Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
  • Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
  • Plan and organise own work and resources.
  • Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Select machining process.
  • Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
  • Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
  • Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
  • Measure and check components.
  • Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
  • Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
  • Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
  • Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
  • Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
  • Apply ethical principles.
  • Apply team working principles.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • 5 GCSE's, including Maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Some of our manufacturing processes, including but not restricted to CNC Machining and Foundry work are only suitable for persons over 18. All CNC roles within the company require shift work at the completion of apprenticeships (fortnightly rotating shift pattern of earlies and lates). Overtime opportunities available throughout the business. 23 days annual leave per calendar year, plus bank holidays. Premium rate working available in CNC Machine Shop for late and night shifts.

    About this company

    Manufacturer of Investment, Precision Sand and Gravity Die castings, as well as several post-cast operations, Non-Destructive Testing and CNC Machining. Currently employing 115 people and operating from a single site in Halstead Essex, the company is looking to grow rapidly (increased turnover by 50%) over the next 5-10 years, which will create new opportunities and mean we need a variety of skills to achieve targeted growth. Apprenticeships are key are key to the future of our business and we have previously won Apprenticeship Awards. Some of our apprentices have also won individual awards based on their achievements and efforts. The company requires versatile, motivated and driven individuals to join and build a career with long-term prospects in Engineering.

    http://www.maycast.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Given the unique nature of Maycast-Nokes, there is a need for the company to train and retain its personnel, so Apprenticeships are key to the long-term future of the business
    • Previous Apprentices have gone on to form members of the company’s Management team before the age of 30, as they have gained working experience as well as qualifications, have strived to be the best that they can be and have taken advantages of opportunities that have opened-up due to the company’s growth

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

    Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team

    ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

    01206712043

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000223284.

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    Closes in 13 days (Friday 9 August)

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