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Manufacture of Aerospace broach tools to tolerance using manual and CNC milling and grinding machines. Self-inspection in process using micrometres, slips, dial test indicators, and height gauges. Follow on process meaning each operator relies on the previous operation to be correct for work to progress. Final CMM and 3D scanning inspection.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Checking jobs
- Setting machine
- Carrying out required work
- Checking work
- Cleaning machine ready for next job
- Monitor condition of machine
- Maintain quality
- Understand technical drawings, measure jobs, understand what the next operation requires
- Set your work area
- Set your machine
- Carry out the work
- Check the work
- Move work onto next section
- Clean down and maintain machinery
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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Training provider: COVENTRY COLLEGE
Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
Training schedule: Apprenticeships include paid time away from work for specialist training
You’ll study at a training provider for one day per week to gain professional knowledge and skills relevant to your apprenticeship and to compliment the expectations of your job role
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
Other requirements
You will have experience working in a machine workshop, be familiar with the operations of a range of relevant machines (such as lathes, milling machines, and/or grinding machines), and be able to demonstrate safe working practices in this environment. You will have good interpersonal skills, demonstrate reliable work-ready behaviours, and be able to follow instructions accurately.
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About this employer
Pharos S & R offers unrivalled solutions to the global broaching sector. Design and manufacture of specialist cutting tools for more than 50 years at our plant in Coventry, England. Comprehensive customer support including full tool regrind service, repair, and refurbishment.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
You will be able to work as an Engineering Operative in a workshop environment with minimal supervision. You may be able to progress onto a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: COVENTRY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043125.
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