MACHINING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIPS - LEVEL 3

Barkston Plastics Engineering Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Barkston Plastics Engineering Ltd. in Leeds invites applicants for an apprentice position in our machining and engineering team. You will learn CNC setup, operation and programming on mills, routers and lathes, alongside manual machining and interpretation of drawings.

We provide close mentoring from experienced machinists and engineering support from our apprenticeship provider, with structured college and workplace training. Holiday entitlement is 24 days plus 8 bank holidays.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.
• Interest in machining or manufacturing.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC machines (mills, routers and lathes) using industry-standard controls.
• Safely operate manual machining equipment including mills, lathes, pillar drills and routers.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
• Select tooling, feeds, speeds and machining strategies for different materials.
• Measure and inspect components using micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Work to tight tolerances and quality standards across industries.
• Apply 5S, safe working practices and continuous improvement.
• Identify and manage basic needs for machining equipment.

Skills

Follow instructions

Initiative

Interest in machining/engineering/manu

Education

GCSE English/Maths/Science (C or above)

Job description

We are looking for an apprentice to join our machining and engineering team. Do you want to develop high-level machining and engineering skills in a forward-thinking, supportive manufacturing environment that produces complex components for clients across the world?

Are you interested in CNC machining, engineering, problem-solving, and understanding how precision parts are made? Are you hardworking, keen to learn and able to use your own initiative? If yes, we may have the right apprenticeship for you.

Becoming an apprentice with Barkston Plastic Engineering will allow you to build a wide range of machining and engineering skills within a supportive and successful business. Our apprenticeships follow a structured programme under which you will receive close mentoring from experienced machinists and engineers, alongside support from our apprenticeship provider both at college and in the workplace.

You Will Learn The Following:

• How to set, operate and programme CNC machines (mills, routers and lathes) using industry-standard controls.
• How to safely operate manual machining equipment including manual mills, lathes, pillar drills and routers.
• How to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
• How to select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds and machining streategies for different materials.
• How to measure and inspect components using precision instruments such as micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• How to work to tight tolerances and quality standards required across industries including pharmaceutical, emergency services and automotive.
• How to apply recognised engineering and manufacturing standards including 5S, safe working practices and continuous improvement.
• How to identify and manage basic needs for machining equipment.

Pay will depend upon the skills and experience that you bring to the role. As an employee you will receive 24 holiday days per year plus 8 bank holidays.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Able to use initiative.
• Interest in machining, engineering or manufacturing.

Desired Qualifications:

Candidates will need to hold or have predicted GCSE grade4/C or above in English, Maths and Science.

Hours/Pay:

• 8.00-4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00-2.00pm Friday (one day per week at college).