Apprentice CNC Machinist

**About the Company**:
**Level 3 Machinist Technician Apprenticeship Standard**

Numac Engineering Ltd specialises in high quality precision engineering, with particular expertise in specialist low volume components using on-standard and difficult to work materials for use in challenging environments.

We are a sub-contract CNC machine shop (tuning and milling) producing components that are predominantly used in valves, chokes, pumps and associated equipment across a wide range of industry sectors such as: oil and gas, automotive, utilities and power generation.

We are currently seeking an Apprentice CNC Machinist.

**Working week**:
Monday: 8:00am to 3:30pm

Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm

Total hours per week: 38

**Expected apprenticeship duration**:
42 Months

**Planned start date**:
February 2023

**Apprenticeship level**:
Advanced Level 3

**What does the job role involve?**
- To set the machine using appropriate tooling in readiness to machine a component.
- To read and understand engineering technical drawings.
- To monitor the machining as it progresses and change any tooling where necessary to maintain the quality of the finished components.
- To be able to read and understand a CNC program and if necessary make minor modifications to the program to maintain quality and productivity.
- Adjust machine settings and controls as necessary when a problem arises.
- To monitor sizes and finishes using suitable measuring equipment.
- Machine parts to engineering drawings, using CNC lathes.
- Pay attention to health and safety and ensure proper personal protective equipment is being worn at all times.

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**

As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Machinist Technician Apprenticeship Standard and Level 3 Extended diploma in Machining.

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

Upon successfully completing your apprenticeship the options are endless. You could continue to develop your career by choosing to obtain further qualifications, develop and improve your management and leadership skills or even move across the different areas of the business to pursue a career in your chosen field.

**Desired skills**:

- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills

**Desired personal qualities**:

- Logical
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good initiative

**Qualifications**:
**Things to consider**:
Are you able to travel to this work location on a daily basis?

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £7.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 31/01/2023
Reference ID: NUMENG01