CNC Apprentice WEBTEC PRODUCTS LTD

What you will do in your working day

Your role as CNC Apprentice is to learn how to set and operate the CNC machines in a safe and competent manner and to work as part of a team producing high quality machined components for assembly into finished products. Supported by the employer, the successful applicant will study towards a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship qualification.

Year one is about providing a firm base, while also gaining an overview of how a company works. In addition to working in the machine shop, you will gain an insight into the wider teams, including Engineering, Assembly and Test, Production control, Inspection, Sales, Business support, Finance and HR.

Some key responsibilities of an apprentice are:

• To learn how to set and operate the CNC lathes or mills
• To learn how to use the many types of measuring equipment to check the quality of your work
• To learn how to run production jobs on the CNC Machines and to carry out all inspection duties required to ensure that parts are manufactured correctly to the drawing and meet tight deadlines
• To understand our ISO9001 quality system and how that impacts on your role at Webtec
• To spend time working in other departments to broaden your skills and knowledge of what Webtec does
• To learn about Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
• To learn how to use the ERP system to ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and on time
• To ensure that all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to and to work in a safe and competent manner

The training you will be getting

The practical training period is the time dedicated to the development of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for your Apprenticeship which includes the following components:

• Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard
• Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours (KSB’s)
• Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 (exemptions apply)

The apprentice will be assigned an assessor through the College, who will typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, you will spend 3 days per week at college during term-time and the remaining 2 days in the workplace. In years 2 and 3 you will attend college 1 day per week with 4 days spent in the workplace. Towards the end of the practical training period of the apprenticeship, the training will be all in the workplace, preparing for the End Point Assessment. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides a fantastic grounding for a career in practical engineering. Skills learnt can be used in many aspects of engineering including machining, design and quality. Previous Webtec apprentices have gone on to become CNC programmers on both Mills and Lathes as well as taking on roles in quality inspection.

Education is one of our 9 core values, and we often provide support for the right candidate if they wish to further their education, be that BTEC or Degree level, once they have successfully completed their apprenticeship.