Engineering Apprentice
M SEALS NCL LIMITED
About the Role
We seek individuals wishing to work within our CNC Machine Shop alongside our trained and skilled machinist. You will learn and develop the highest quality skills in complex and precision work. You will be passionate and driven towards achieving success from basic foundation competence towards advanced skills as a CNC machinist.
- Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as turning, milling, drilling, grinding and finishing etc.
- Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings etc.
- Prepare and load materials onto the machines
- Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications
- Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
- Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
- Perform basic maintenance on the machine (lubrication, checking bearing, cleaning machine etc)
- Load program on mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Carry out set up on milling machines by installing and adjusting tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices
- Use of measuring tools such as gauges, callipers, indicators, and micrometres to perform tool changes, radius offsets and quality checks
- Operates equipment such as milling machines, end mills, revolving lathe tools, and drill presses, surface grinder, point grinder, to produce manufacturing parts out of stainless steel and can use these machines to carry out procedures such as cutting, squaring, milling, drilling, tap-ping, and boring.
- Carry out housekeeping duties
- Assist with stock management and control when needed, assisting with raw material been put away and also picking for jobs
Possibility of full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
About the Training
The apprentice will attend the ATC Campus 1 day per week.
About the Employer
M Seals is a supplier of sealing solutions with over 60 years' experience in the industry. Founded in 1963, the company has established itself as a reliable sealing solutions partner for a wide range of industries worldwide.
We specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of sealing components and offer a comprehensive range of products tailored to different applications and industries. Our products range from standard seals, with thousands in stock for next day delivery, to customised solutions that meet specific requirements and special environmental conditions. We operate our own in‑house seal manufacturing facilities, supported by dedicated design and engineering services, fully equipped test labs, and rigorous quality control.
M Seals has established a strong global presence with multiple branches in different countries including Sweden, Finland, Poland, China, and three branches in the United Kingdom.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Course/Training
Machining technician (level 3)