CNC Machinist Apprentice

Summary

IMI Truflo Marine is recruiting a CNC Machinist Apprentice to support the production of high-precision components for the nuclear and naval marine sectors. The apprentice will work as part of a skilled team, gaining hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing while contributing to the delivery of high-integrity parts.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday. 7:30am - 1:30pm, Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years 6 months

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will be involved with the following day to day activities whilst at the company:

Operate and support the setup of CNC machines to produce precision components to exact specifications
Carry out routine checks and maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance
Work within a lean production environment, supporting 5s, continous improvement, and process optimisation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, learning from experienced engineers and contributing to a culture of excellence

Where you'll work

2 Priory Road
Aston
Birmingham
B6 7LG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Machining technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.
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 is a level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship over a duration of 30 months. The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services, in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, for the first 7 months as part of the training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4-9 minimum)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Interest in engineering

Other requirements

The ideal candidate must have a desire and enthusiasm to learn and improve throughout the apprenticeship. They should also be able to demonstrate their interest in Engineering and manufacturing.

About this company

With over 140,000 IMI Truflo Marine valves in service among 36 of the world’s naval fleets, we supply high quality valves for any submarine or surface vessel system. Our IMI Truflo Marine valves have the high flow capability and fast shut off that is crucial to all critical systems at sea.

https://www.imi-critical.com/brands/imi-truflo-marine/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Life insurance scheme Up to 9% pension - Self-enrolled scheme Employer Assistance Programme

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available and the opportunity for continuous training onto a Level 4 HNC qualification.

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