Machine Tool Setter/operator Apprentice

Nuclearinst; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the machining sector is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity. This role will immerse you in the world of metalwork machining, where you'll learn essential skills on both conventional and CNC machines. You'll gain hands-on experience programming directly from engineering drawings using G & M codes, alongside modern CADCam techniques. The apprenticeship includes working with precision measuring tools like micrometers and vernier callipers, as well as advanced equipment such as the FARO arm. This is a fantastic chance to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, with potential advancement into programming or supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Learn key elements of metalwork machining using conventional machines.
• Progress to larger CNC machines and programming from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Attend RTC at least one day per week and work on site for remaining days.
• Learn to program and inspect parts using traditional and modern equipment.

Skills

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

Metalwork

Programming (G & M Codes)

CADCam

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier Callipers

FARO Arm

Job description

ADA Machining Services Ltd are a medium to heavy sub-contract machining of parts ranging from the food industry to off-shore oil & gas, through to nuclear components up to 60 tons in weight. Producing bespoke parts to customer specifications using engineering drawings with a combination of CNC and manual machining equipment.

There is potential to advance into a role of offline programming, inspection or Supervisor role.

The apprentice role will be to learn the key elements of metalwork machining using conventional machines before progressing on to the larger CNC machines. They will learn how to program direct from drawing using traditional G & M codes as well as CADCam. Also, they will learn how to use traditional measuring equipment such as micrometers and vernier callipers as well as our state of the art FARO arm.

The successful candidate will be required to attend RTC at least one day per week and will be expected to be on site at ADA for the remaining days whilst working towards their Level 3.

Standard working days are: Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 16.30 (30 minute unpaid break). Friday, 08.00 - 13.00. This equates to 37 working hours.