Apprentice Dimensional Inspector
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
About the Role
The purpose of this role is to develop the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to successfully complete a dimensional inspection apprenticeship within either the Foundry Mark Out or Machine Shop Inspection department.
- The apprentice will learn to inspect components accurately, determine their conformity to engineering drawings, and take responsibility for ensuring product dimensional integrity
- Alongside formal training, the role provides hands-on experience in both the machine shop and foundry, including supporting the setup of components for machining and assisting with the fit-up and assembly of complex welded fabrications
- As competence grows, the apprentice will be expected to select appropriate inspection methods and equipment, carry out pre-use calibration checks on GOM software and laser-scanning tools, interpret inspection results, and report findings with accountability and professionalism
- The apprentice will undertake dimensional inspection and mark-out of castings and forgings both before and after machining to confirm conformance to engineering drawings, using traditional tools such as micrometers and verniers as well as advanced equipment including Faro Arms, laser scanners, trackers, and other measurement systems
- The role includes assisting with the setup of components for machining, supporting witnessed inspections with customer representatives, and working closely with personnel in the foundry, forge, and machine shop to ensure items are correctly identified, safely located, and ready for inspection
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice would be offered a full time role
About the Training
About the Employer
We manufacture some of the world’s largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes. You don’t need to be a metallurgist expert to know that is really big and really heavy! When it comes to steel production anything that’s heavy and technically complex is where we add real value to our customers. We produce a wide range of products for mills and presses, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas and materials processing industries. It is this diversity of products that allows us to offer a number of different opportunities across our business. Check out our website for more information and images of the exciting work we do here. We have a long and established history within Sheffield spanning over 170 years…. In 2021 we were acquired by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This has given our business a new focus, marking an exciting and monumental time for our future. We have also secured over £400m of new investment over the next 10 years to support our defence-critical assets, including plans for a new heavy forge line and building, a flood alleviation scheme and major machine tool replacements. There really is no better time to join us!
Skills Required
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
- Eager to learn
- Positive attitude
- Time management
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Course/Training
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)