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Precision CNC Machinist Apprentice
An exciting opportunity to join NEMA Ltd as a Precision CNC Machinist Apprentice. You will develop advanced machining skills including CNC turning, milling, grinding and wire EDM while completing your Machining Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- CNC turning and milling
- Manual machining techniques
- Cylindrical grinding
- Wire EDM
- Honing processes
- Tool making
- CAD/CAM manufacturing using offline and online modelling and programming
- Working with a wide range of aerospace grade materials
Examples of components you will manufacture include:
- Housings and frames for electric motors used in aircraft landing gear systems
- Shafts and rotors for high-speed generators in micro gas turbines
- Ground magnetic assemblies for naval frigate winch motors
- Wire EDM components in high-efficiency electrical steel to extremely tight tolerances
- Precision tooling components
All work is produced to strict aerospace standards, requiring high levels of accuracy, technical understanding and attention to detail.
Training will be delivered in partnership with Rochdale Training Association (RTA).
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You will complete the Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.
During your apprenticeship you will:
- Develop core machining skills in CNC and manual operations
- Learn advanced programming using CAD/CAM systems
- Gain experience working to aerospace quality standards
- Rotate across workshop departments to build a full understanding of production processes
- Produce a complete electric motor assembly and its constituent components from scratch to gain a holistic understanding of the business
Subject to performance and attainment, progression to Level 4 engineering qualifications and beyond may be fully funded and supported by NEMA.
Upon successful completion, apprentices may:
- Secure a permanent role within the precision machining department
- Progress to Level 4 engineering qualifications (fully funded)
- Develop into CNC programmer, senior machinist or specialist tooling roles
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in English (grade 4)
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications:
- GCSE in Science (grade 4)
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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Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Initiative
Benefits
- Progression to Level 4 engineering qualifications and beyond may be fully funded and supported by NEMA.
- Full-time employment upon successful completion and performance.
- Progression opportunities to Higher technical qualifications and specialist machining pathways.
About NEMA Ltd
Established in 1954, NEMA Ltd is a Tier 2 aerospace engineering manufacturer supplying precision electro-mechanical products to leading global aerospace organisations. Operating to AS9100 Rev D standards, NEMA holds quality approvals with major aerospace manufacturers including BAE Systems, Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo and Triumph.
With over 95% of manufacturing completed in-house, NEMA provides apprentices with exposure to advanced machining, winding, assembly and testing processes within a highly controlled aerospace environment.
This is an opportunity to begin a career in high-precision aerospace machining, producing safety-critical components used across aircraft and specialist defence platforms.
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