Apprentice Machinist

FORGED SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role

We are seeking an apprentice CNC Machinist to join our machine shop team to learn and develop while studying a level 3 engineering qualification at Sheffield College.

The apprentice will learn to work to strict safety and quality requirements, help to achieve daily production requirements in terms of quality and quantity, optimising efficiency and maintaining operational excellence.

To gain a full working knowledge in all aspects of machining and be proficient in machining of forgings and tooling to specified drawings across both manual and CNC machining centres. The parts machined feed both the commercial and aerospace markets.

The key objectives of the role will be covered in the training, both on site and at the Sheffield College Training Centre.

Key Objectives:

  • Work in a safe and responsible manner. (For own and other people’s safety)
  • Comply with statutory, quality and organisational and health and safety regulations whilst carrying out machining practices
  • Conduct any pre-shift H&S checks as specified; for example: Crane, FLT, daily machine checks
  • Use and interpret a range of engineering data sources and supporting documentation
  • Machine components to drawing specifications, using a variety of manual and CNC machinery, primarily with Fanuc control
  • Minimise machinery downtime by conducting operator preventative maintenance
  • Use of basic hand tools
  • Use measuring equipment (Micrometres, Vernier, Wall Thickness Meter, Surface Roughness gauge)
  • Successfully complete FLT and overhead crane training and safely handle and manoeuvre heavy equipment and product
  • Meet challenging production targets
  • Flexibility to undertake varied tasks to deliver the production plan
  • Identify, where possible improvements in safety and quality
  • Promote and engage in production improvement activities
  • Exceptional time keeping and attendance
  • Ad hoc duties as required

At the end of the period, the apprentice will have gained a broad knowledge and understanding of the machining of forgings in various materials for the Aerospace industry and a full-time role may be available. 

About the Training

Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 delivered at Olive Grove Campus.

About the Employer

Forged Solutions Group provides high integrity forgings for the world’s most demanding applications. From aerospace and energy production, to underground mining, off-highway vehicles and space launch programs we have forged solutions for advanced manufacturing industries for more than 100 years. Across established sites in the UK and USA, Forged Solutions Group manufactures shafts, rings, discs, asymmetric forgings and extruded cylinders in a range of titanium, nickel, aluminium, copper and steel alloys. We have a global blue-chip customer base for whom we are a trusted, high-quality turnkey supplier known for our unique forging capability and ingenuity. Our highly skilled teams provides comprehensive design-for-manufacturing assistance. Combined with our advanced forging capabilities, co-located with heat treatment, machining and a world-class materials testing and certification lab, Forged Solutions Group provides an integrated solution; from billet to finished, tested forging.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Flexible
  • Enthusiasm

Training Provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Course/Training

Machining technician (level 3)

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