CNC Apprentice (Brackley)

Crosby Composites; Brackley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosby Composites, a leading UK composite manufacturer, is seeking a CNC Apprentice to join their skilled team. This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of CNC machinery, quality standards, and manufacturing processes essential for creating high-quality carbon fibre components. As an apprentice, you'll receive both practical training and theoretical knowledge, preparing you for a successful career in the automotive and motorsport sectors. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and possess a passion for engineering and innovation.

Qualifications

• Learn to operate various CNC machines.
• Develop skills in precision machining and quality control.
• Commit to ongoing development and training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines for manufacturing parts.
• Measure parts and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic tool knowledge

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Practical skills

Interest in Formula 1 and automotive

Job description

CNC Apprentice

Job Title: CNC Apprentice

Reports to: CNC Manager

Department: CNC

Responsible for: N/A

About the company:

Crosby Composites (established in 1982) is the leading composite manufacturer in the UK, specializing in high-quality carbon fibre parts. Our clients include Formula 1, motorsport, and primarily automotive sectors, creating components and bodywork for some of the world's most prestigious hyper cars. We offer services such as conceptual design, bespoke tolling, manufacturing, in-house spray painting, kit cutting, and use of large autoclaves.

About our employees:

All employees are expected to:

• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Represent Crosby Composites professionally
• Practice workplace safety at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe environment

Core Values:

• Teamwork – At the heart of everything we do
• Reliability – Honesty and dependability
• Accountability – Responsibility for our actions
• Continuous Improvements – Striving to improve
• Exceeding Expectations – Never settling for the minimum
• Driving Safety First – Looking out for ourselves and each other

Apprenticeship Scheme:

Our apprenticeship program offers a great opportunity to develop skills in manufacturing. It combines on-the-job training with theoretical learning, with a dedicated tutor visiting fortnightly. Participants will develop professional skills and behaviors, committing to a development plan from the start.

CNC Apprenticeship - Job Description:

Learn to manufacture or assemble components on a production line, ensuring quality standards. The role leads to a qualification or company standard approval. You will work with safety and quality standards, contribute to daily production, and optimize efficiency.

Key Responsibilities (what you will learn):

• Setting up and operating Haas VMS, UMC750, Bridgeports, and CMS Ares 5-axis CNC machines
• Machining patterns, moulds, and components for carbon fibre parts
• Working with various materials including Tooling board, Aluminium, MCP, and Carbon fibre
• Using Haas, Heidenhain, and Fanuc controls effectively
• Interpreting setup sheets and drawings for precision machining
• Working as part of a team and communicating effectively
• Measuring parts to drawings and inspecting in line with standards
• Recording non-conformances and ensuring quality management compliance
• Maintaining measuring equipment and a tidy workspace

Expected Skills and Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Basic tool knowledge
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions
• Practical skills and interest in Formula 1 and automotive

For more details, salary, and company information, please use the apply link.