Apprentice CMM Build & Calibration Technician

Summary

To learn all aspects of the process in order to be able to build CMM’s to specification, on time and to planned cost with documented instruction and little supervision. Also, to contribute and suggest continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes in order to improve quality, cost and delivery.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra day for every 5 years of employment Holiday purchase scheme – purchase up to an additional 5 each year via salary sacrifice 3% employee / 6% employer pension contribution

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday – usually 6am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday and then 6.00am to 11.30am on Fridays.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Basic fitting, wiring and soldering (upon completion of training)
Precision levelling of surface plates.
Assembling sub-assemblies from bills of materials using engineering drawings.
Fitting sub-assemblies into the main CMM build.
Complete build of CMM from engineering drawings/parts lists.
Mechanical set-up of CMM from engineering drawings.
Commission of CMM using in-house software and third-party software.
Calibration of CMM using lasers and length bars.
Verification of CMM to recognised standards.
Disassemble of CMM for shipment to customers.
Quality inspection of own work and the work of others in accordance with processes and standards.
Testing and fault finding.
In-house build of electrical assemblies (when fully trained).
Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area.
Maintaining H&S standards at all times.

Where you'll work

71 ARGOSY ROAD
EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT
CASTLE DONINGTON
DERBY
DE74 2SA

Training

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

College or training organisation

DCG

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

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 in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Willingness to learn
Develop mechanical skills
Develop Electronic skills
Flexibility
Can-do attitude

Other requirements

The candidate must be able to travel to our site daily at East Midlands Airport.

About this company

Founded in 1963, LK Metrology is globally renowned for our innovative metrology solutions and services, partnering with our customers worldwide across the automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, energy, and medical industries. Our products, including coordinate measurement machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, laser scanners and metrology software are used worldwide to control and improve the quality of manufactured components. Our precision technology underpins the process of design, development, production, and assembly through to quality assurance for our customers. We have offices globally, but our Head Office/Factory is based in Castle Donington, Derbyshire, where our highly knowledgeable teams are responsible for the design, development, and production of all our Coordinate Measuring Machines against strict industry standards. We are proud to be a British manufacturer. Currently, we have 72 employees at our Castle Donington site. The production department is a clean, air-conditioned environment.

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Company benefits

Access to Employee Benefits Platform via Sodexo Free bean-to-cup Barista coffee in the office Eyecare voucher scheme

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion (and if the business is in a position to do so at that time), the candidate will move to be a competent CMM Build and Calibration Technician in a permanent role with us.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Isabelle Torrance

isabelle.torrance@derby-college.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327555.

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