Apprentice CNC Machinist
Aluminium Special Products Limited
Kingswinford (DY6 7UW)
Closes in 15 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 August 2025
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice CNC Machinist to join our team. As an apprentice, you will receive hands-on training in operating CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines alongside using measuring equipment and supporting sub manufacturing methods to produce Aluminium parts and components.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm.
Friday, 7.30am - 1.30pm.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 3 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the setup and operation of CNC milling, turning machines
- Learn to interpret technical drawings, CAD, and work orders
- Measure and inspect finished products using precision instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers)
- Monitor machining operations and make basic adjustments as needed
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organised work area
- Shadow experienced machinists and participate in training sessions
- Document work performed and maintained accurate records
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in the machine shop
Attributes
- Interest in mechanical work, manufacturing, or engineering
- Strong math and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Structured on-the-job training and mentorship
- Opportunity to earn while you learn
- Career path to becoming a certified CNC Machinist
- Safe and supportive work environment
Where you'll work
Aluminium Special Products Limited
39 Second Ave
Kingswinford
DY6 7UW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SANDWELL COLLEGE
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.
Training schedule
- 4 days per week on-the-job at Aluminium Special Products Limited
- 1 day per week off-the-job training at Sandwell College Engineering Centre, West Bromwich
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
ASP is an independent expert in aluminium and magnesium alloys. The essence of this expertise is to assist customers in utilising the benefits of light metals by developing exact specifications, without compromise. We then serve that requirement 100% correct, on-time, every time.
https://www.aspgroup.co.uk/company/about-asp/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a full-time permanent position within the company, with opportunities for further development and progression
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SANDWELL COLLEGE
Gemma Taylor
apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk
0121 667 5018
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335981.
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Closes in 15 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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