Apprentice Manual Mechinist

The role will include:

• Working within a small, workshop based, manufacturing team.
• Use of manual miller
• Machining tolerances and angles
• Use of manual lathe
• Manufacture of small custom parts
• Working to tolerances of +/- 0.05 mm
• Working with POM, Steel & Aluminium
• Use of manual pillar drill
• Manual assembly of aluminium frames;
• Screw fitting
• Hand drilling
• General hand tool usage
• Thread making
• Ability to read engineering drawings/diagrams
• Assembly of intricate small and large parts and some mechanical systems.
• Working with moving mechanical parts & vacuum powered mechanical systems
• Highly precise craftsmanship and high attention to detail
• Being able to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to self-check quality of parts produced.
• Completion of QA checks throughout the manufacturing process

In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a Machining Technician standard. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

Permanent employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship.