25-0026 Manual Machinist Apprentice (Darnall)

PARALLOY LTD

Apprenticeship Level 3
Apply by:  

About the Role

Paralloy Limited are looking for a manual machinist apprentice to 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 in Sheffield.

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

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

About the Training

You will study on a Level 3 Machining technician apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

About the Employer

Since our Billingham site opened in 1967, Paralloy has specialised in transforming raw elements into world-class products that power the Syngas & Ethylene, ethylene, and syngas industries. From initial concepting to dispatch and delivery, we provide a comprehensive end-to-end service. Combining multiple foundries on one site gives us a high degree of control over the manufacturing process, leading to better results and quicker turnarounds for our clients. Paralloy primarily serves the synthetic natural gas and ethylene cracker Syngas & Ethylene markets. We expertly manufacture and fabricate specialist centrifugal castings in horizontal and vertical configurations in high steel alloy materials along with static castings, for use in high-temperature furnace applications at the very heart of major Syngas & Ethylene plants.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills

Training Provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Course/Training

Machining technician (level 3)

Apply by: