Machinist apprentice

Description

Job description:

MTL Advanced Limited are looking for a Machinist apprentice to complete a Level 3 Machinist apprenticeship and join their team. The candidate will gain knowledge of specific equipment operating parameters, manufacturing techniques and quality specifications. The candidate will also learn to plan the manufacturing operation, mount and set the required work holding devices, produce individual components and carry out strict quality checks

Role & responsibilities:

• Understand different types of material (Carbon Steel, Armour Steel, Aluminium and other metals)
• Learn setting, programming and operating machinery to craft parts
• Learn to supervise machines during the operation, making real time adjustments
• Read, understand and interpret engineer drawings, technical specifications and route cards
• Work with jigs and fixtures
• Machine parts to customer specification
• Record and complete contract documents, time sheets and other documentation
• Quality check components for precision
• Continual check of efficiency levels on machines
• Ensure all Safety / Rules / Standards are adhered to, ensuring correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times
• All machine and personal safety procedures to be followed at all times
• Ensure the parts are routed correctly to the next part of the process in a timely manner

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Ensure knowledge, compliance and adherence with all Company Policies, Procedures and Rules
• To ensure knowledge of and compliance with all Health and Safety Legislation
• Read and understand the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement
• Work safely and responsibly
• Wear the protective equipment provided in the correct manner
• Report any incident to your manager that may or has led to injury
• Adhere to company procedures securing a safe workplace
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents with the objective of introducing preventative measures 

Skills required:

• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good time management skills

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Self-motivated, pro-active and reliable
• A "can do" attitude
• Forward thinking, enthusiastic & motivated
• Progressive attitude towards training

Employer description:

MTL are a dynamic, fast-moving, technology-based contract manufacturing specialist in the metal sector, operating from a 367,000 sq ft factory in Rotherham, Yorkshire. With around 350 highly skilled staff, including 40+ apprentices, we are one of the largest engineering employers in South Yorkshire. Our capabilities include large format laser cutting & press braking, CNC machining, robot welding & fabrication, and in-house shot blasting & wet painting. 

COMPANY VALUES:

• SAFETY
  • Make MTL a safe place to work
• EXCELLENCE
  • Ensure effective implementation of “No Fault Forward”
  • Participate and accept accountability
• INTEGRITY
  • Be open and truthful with, and respectful of each other
  • Have a Positive ‘can do’ attitude
  • Learn, share and act from our mistakes and successes
• TEAMWORK
  • Act as one team
  • Give and receive constructive feedback
• POSITIVITY
  • Be supportive, friendly and sensitive
  • Operate with energy, enthusiasm and pace 

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.

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