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Machining Technician Apprenticeship

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Worcester

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting Machining Technician Apprenticeship in Worcester. This program provides hands-on experience with CNC machine tools, including lathes and milling machines, while developing essential skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving. The apprenticeship lasts approximately 40-45 months, combining formal training and on-the-job learning to prepare you for a successful career in advanced manufacturing. With a focus on practical abilities and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to grow in a dynamic environment and gain a recognized qualification.

Benefits

Formal training
Monthly visits from Learning Specialist
Team-building residential trip
Functional skills training in English and Maths

Qualifications

  • Training includes practical and theory aspects over 40-45 months.
  • Skills in CNC machining and component inspection are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Set, program, and operate CNC machine tools for component production.
  • Conduct component inspections and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Demonstrate Practical ability
Hardworking
Self-motivated
Good time management
Work well under pressure

Education

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC machine tools
Lathes
Milling machines
Grinding machines
Multi-Tasking machines
5 axis machines

Job description

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Machining Technician Apprenticeship
Apply From: 21/02/2025
Learning Provider

Delivered by HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Employer

YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED

Vacancy Description
  • Learning how to set, program and operate a range of CNC machine tools to produce machine tool components.
  • Machines include Lathes, Milling, Grinding, Multi-Tasking, 5 axis machines.
  • Component Inspection.
Key Details
Vacancy Title

Machining Technician Apprenticeship

Employer Description

Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is based at the European manufacturing plant in Worcester, which also houses the European Technology Centre (ETC) and gives customers direct access to support from the UK’s largest and most expert team of engineers, with vast experience in machine tool applications for almost every industry sector. Our European Manufacturing Plant is not just a machine tool assembly plant. We pride ourselves in managing a complete operation. We machine our castings, we make our own spindles, our own turrets, our own tool magazines and our own sheet metal covers. We’re committed to manufacturing in Europe and have continually invested in new machinery and equipment for the factory since its opening in 1987.

Vacancy Location

Badgeworth Drive Worcester WR4 9NF

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000304270

Key Dates
Apply From

21/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-31 23:59:59

Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date

2025-09-08 00:00:00

Training
Training to be Provided

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Year 1 includes 29-42 weeks off the job training to cover practical and theory aspects.

Year 2 would include 1 day per week to complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge.

Years 2, 3 & 4 will be based in the company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Machining Technician Level 3 qualification.

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.

Learning Provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Demonstrate Practical ability, Hardworking, Self-motivated, Good time management, Work well under pressure.

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