CAM/CNC machining apprentice

Description

Job description:

AESSEAL plc are looking for a CAM/CNC machining apprentice to complete a Level 3 Machining Technician apprenticeship. The successful candidate will generate and verify CNC programs for the various machine tools within AESSEAL using NX CAM software, eventually moving onto shifts after a period of training and development.

Role & responsibilities

• To generate CNC programs using Siemens NX to run on AESSEAL machine tools
• Verify CAM generated programs using Vericut Software
• Work on tool, method and production standards
• Regular liaison with workshops
• Regular liaison with Design
• Review and save proven programs onto Teamcenter
• Collaborate with workshop personnel/managers on new machine methods
• Work shifts (to be discussed/agreed)
• This list is not exhaustive. The job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within their level of skill and ability

Skills required:

• Technically versatile with an ability to attend to detail
• An excellent communicator, both written and oral
• Good organisational skills
• Can work to tight deadlines whilst under pressure
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good understanding of technical/engineering terms
• Machining experience on lathes and/or milling machines
• IT literate

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Desire to provide exceptional customer service
• Eager to assist in the continuous improvement of the organisation
• Participate in Health, Safety & Environmental policies
• Ability to promote, embrace and manage change
• Contribute to a happy working environment
• Effective communicator

Employer description:

At AESSEAL® we design and manufacture sealing solutions for a sustainable future.

We combine both our own success with environmental protection and being a good corporate citizen.

Through our investment in innovative new sealing solutions we enable our customers in a wide range of industries to meet the complex needs of society both now and in the future.

We believe in operating in an ethical and sustainable manner, providing sealing solutions to our customers that improve reliability and help reduce energy and water consumption. Our world class manufacturing facilities use the latest in machine tool technology and our systems and processes enable us to be the worlds largest homogeneous mechanical seal manufacturer.

By investing in pioneering technology, we simplify the whole ordering process and respond quickly to customers’ needs – whatever, wherever. We aim to exceed expectation consistently: in delivery, quality, reliability and service. We’re challenging industry standards, challenging our competitors, challenging thinking – and challenging to become world market leader.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements:

Advanced Apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeship applications are open for 2024.

Apply now.