Machinist Apprentice

About the Role

Metal Assemblies is seeking a Machinist Apprentice to join their team. As an apprentice, you will learn how to safely set and operate progression and single-operation presses, maintain quality standards, support production efficiency, and assist with machine maintenance and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning to carry out machine setting activities in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures, including the use of guard cards and oil cards
• Assisting with the setup and operation of progression and single-operation presses to produce quality components
• Conducting quality checks and completing all required production and quality documentation
• Learning and applying best practice setting techniques, including SMED principles
• Supporting the maintenance of customer and company quality standards at all times
• Ensuring operators understand job requirements, gauging procedures, and Kaptur documentation when working on new setups
• Carrying out daily TPM checks on associated equipment and reporting any issues identified
• Assisting with the upkeep of machinery and reporting faults promptly to the Engineering Director, Maintenance Team, or relevant supervisor
• Learning to accurately record tooling and maintenance activities within the MaintainX system
• Supporting weekly inspections of oils, greases, spill kits, and other consumables, ensuring replenishment requirements are reported
• Identifying and reporting health, safety, environmental, and quality concerns, while adhering to company policies and procedures
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and workplace layout improvements within the production area
• Supporting Engineering and New Project teams with the introduction of new products and processes
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of information
• Assisting the Maintenance Team with maintenance activities when required
• Looking for opportunities to improve production rates and supporting the implementation of improvement ideas
• Operating forklift trucks and ancillary equipment where trained and authorised
• Undertaking training on new equipment and sharing knowledge with team members where appropriate
• Providing support to other departments, including Quality, Production, Welding, and Logistics, when required