Manual machinist apprentice (Darnall)

Amrctraining; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a manual machinist apprentice, where you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience in machining for the Aerospace and Power Generation industries. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while working with stainless alloys and large castings. You'll learn to read engineering drawings, operate various machines, and ensure production meets quality standards. With a blend of on-the-job training and study at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, this role is perfect for those eager to kickstart their career in engineering while enjoying a supportive team environment. Embrace the challenge and grow your expertise in a dynamic industry!

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or 4 or above.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment accurately.

Responsibilities

• Machining large castings to specified drawings and tolerances.
• Working as part of a team while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Use of measuring equipment

Health & safety knowledge

Good communication skills

Education

GCSE English language C or 4 or above

GCSE Maths C or 4 or above

Job description

Paralloy Limited are looking for a manual machinist apprentice to complete a Level 3 machinist apprenticeship and join their team. The successful candidate will support the business by machining centrifugally-spun castings for the Aerospace and Power Generation industries, in a range of stainless alloys. This role will be based at Firth Vickers Drilling in Darnall.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Machining large castings to drawings and to tolerance specified
• Versatility to work a variety of machines, manual lathes / vertical borers
• Ensure production is carried out to meet time frames set
• Visual inspection of machined castings
• Marking up of swarf drums (alloy identification)
• To work as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Working safely throughout all activities in line with FVC’s safety standards and procedures

Skills Required:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and translate these into producing dimensionally correct components
• Able to work to tolerance and accurately use measuring equipment
• A good understanding of health & safety, environmental issues and quality rules
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Personal Qualities the Candidate Must Have:

• Must be attentive to detail
• An ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to operate on your own initiative, but also able to contribute in a team environment
• Flexible attitude towards work and overtime, including shift working

Things to Consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based in Catcliffe, Sheffield, for an initial block of full-time study. One Friday per month you will return to your workplace. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Unless exemptions apply, year one apprentices are required to live full time in Sheffield for 24 weeks in university accommodation so that they can attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield.

Future programme years apprentices are required to continue attending the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, for example, one day per month which will require travel and overnight hotel accommodation.

Qualification Requirements:

Advanced Apprenticeships Entry Requirements:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.