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From machining to design and software, you'll gain real experience and become an integral part of the day to day running of the business. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working, learning on the job by getting hands-on experience.
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inquisitive individual, who has an interest in mechanical design and a pro-active, practical approach to work, to join our family-run business as a Machining Technician Apprentice. As part of our close-knit team, you won’t be just another employee; you’ll become an integral part of the operation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in precision machining, while also developing skills in design and software, giving you a well-rounded foundation in modern manufacturing techniques. We pride ourselves on nurturing talent and providing real responsibility from day one. You’ll be supported and mentored by experienced professionals in a friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Whether you’re just leaving school or looking for a fresh start in a practical, creative field, this apprenticeship offers genuine career development and the chance to grow with the business.
Requirements
- GCSE in Maths and English (grade 5/C or above) (5 GCSEs total)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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As a Machining Technician, you'll develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to produce complex and precision work by machining components. Components are machined from metal or specialist materials using conventional or CNC machine tools.
Typical duties will include:
- In years 1 and 2:
- Setting up CNC machines to run pre-programmed production components
- Operation of CNC machines for manufacturing production components
- Performing daily maintenance tasks on CNC machines
- Component inspection & checking for conformance
- Creating inspection reports
- Creating fixturing and developing machining strategies (with help) for new components
- Trialling machining strategies prior to production implementation
- Duties / tasks later in apprenticeship, with more experience and help from line manager:
- Assisting in the design of gerotor profiles and pumps
- Use of CAD / CAM software for design and manufacture of components
- Creating schedules and plans for manufacturing operations to meet customer requirements
- Determining the need for further equipment / resources as the business expands
- Developing own brand of pumps / solutions for various industries
In addition to the course content provided by the college, you will be trained how to use CAD and our own bespoke software for designing of pump components and how to transfer this to a CAM system for creating machining toolpaths. There is also the scope for conducting desktop simulations and analysis of fluid systems.
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This apprenticeship will provide you with a good all-round engineering knowledge.
Benefits
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
- This role is part of our talent planning for the future and, for the right person, we are looking to continue to develop the Apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
- Our business is growing and is evolving, so there is potential to gain permanent employment in the team, subject to performance, successful completion of the apprenticeship, and a role being available.
- Completion of this apprenticeship provides potential to progress to higher education (HNC, HND, Foundation Degree).
Application Process
The Apprentice will follow the Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which will combine on-job practical learning with classroom/workshop-based learning at Blackburn College. The successful candidates will be employed by Cogent Skills Services Ltd but will undertake all on-job learning with Gerotor.
Training for this apprenticeship will be completed through day release to Blackburn College one day per week.
About Gerotor
We are a close-knit, family-run business.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is: BLACKBURN COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038656.
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