Machining Technician Apprenticeship
MAGELLAN AEROSPACE (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED · Blackpool, FY4 2RP
Machining technician (level 3)
The apprenticeship is competency led working to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering on a Machining Pathway. Through work experience, studying, coaching, training and development the machining apprentice will develop skills in engineering and machining.
The work
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development attending college where required and ensuring course work is completed on time, to a high standard with accurate content.
- Fully participate in regular development reviews with management and mentors.
- Develop engineering and machining skills in a structured manner including how to set and operate CNC machines including multiple machine operation.
- Learn how to undertake daily checks and basic maintenance on the machines / equipment ensuring they remain in good working order.
- Provide detailed and comprehensive shift handover information ensuring continuous running of machines.
- Develop the ability to work with minimum supervision maintaining a good level of productivity whilst also supporting and promoting positive teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- To be able to inspect work to drawings and technical data supplied including using inspection equipment to dimensionally inspect work where appropriate.
- To be able to deburr components, including the removal of sharp edges and cleaning of holes.
- To be able to maintain job pack completeness including recording all quantity and quality requirements and booking on and off jobs using the site electronic booking system.
- To comply with all health & safety policies and procedures including risk assessments for your working areas and to work in a safe and diligent manner at all times.
- To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and actively support the continuous improvement programme.
Training
STANDARD & LEVEL
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 3 Machining Technician Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Training provider: BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
What you come out with
Looking towards transitioning into a full time permanent contract following completion of apprenticeship subject to business situation.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4/C
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4/C
- Essential · BTEC Engineering Pass
The employer
Aerospace Manufacturing supplying commercial and defense aircraft parts to major aerospace customers. We are part of a global corporate company however our condensed site in Blackpool has around 60 employees all of who work closely together.
Workplace
- Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP