Machine Shop Apprentice

Nuclearinst; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Further training

Long-term career in engineering

Job summary

Taylor Forgings Ltd. is offering a Machine Shop Apprentice role, training you to operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines while progressing programming for CNC machinery. You’ll learn to read engineering drawings and handle crane and forklift operations as needed.

You will study with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group, at their Worksop campus on a day-release format, building a solid foundation for a long-term career in engineering.

Qualifications

• Set and operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines.
• Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols.
• Work towards programming, setting and operation of CNC machinery.
• Operate overhead crane (when trained).
• Operate forklift truck (when trained).
• Undertake final inspections of finished components.

Responsibilities

• Learn alongside experienced engineers to gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks.
• Complete training with RNN Group at Worksop campus on a day release format.
• Maintain a clean, organised and productive work area.

Skills

Manual milling & drilling

CNC programming & operation

Reading engineering drawings

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Quality standards

Education

Engineering Level 2 Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machinery

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

Job description

Taylor Forgings specialise in steel supply to end-user manufacturers, including many of the world\'s leading engineering companies - primarily within the power generation, nuclear, petrochemical, water and rail industries. They also have comprehensive in-house NDT and machining capabilities, both manual and CNC, allowing all types of sub-contract work to be undertaken.

• Further industry appropriate training


• A lasting career in the engineering industry with Taylor Forgings Ltd

Your training and responsibilities as an Machine Shop Apprentice, will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Set and operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines as required


• Work towards programming, setting and operation of CNC machinery


• Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly


• Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols


• Operate overhead crane as required (once trained);


• Operate forklift truck as required (once trained);


• Work to quality standards required for the components;


• Cut materials from stock bar maintaining material identity at all times;


• Undertake final inspections of finished components;


• Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself;


• When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded

You\'ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you\'ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Worksop campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.

• Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacturing - Level 2

Monday to Thursday, working hours to be confirmed.