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Precision Engineering Machinist Apprenticeship
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Bomic
Bomic is a family-run precision engineering company based in Somerset. Operating from our 280-square-meter workshop and offices, we bring over four decades of expertise to every project we undertake. We are looking to take on a Machining Technician.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Learning how to run & operate CNC machines
- Workshop maintenance
- Inspection of parts
- Deburring
Where you'll work
Unit 14A
Bennetts Field Trading Estate
Wincanton
BA9 9DT
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
- Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
- Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
- Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
- Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
- Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
- Plan and organise own work and resources.
- Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Select machining process.
- Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
- Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
- Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
- Measure and check components.
- Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
- Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
- Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
- Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
- Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Apply ethical principles.
- Apply team working principles.
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Training schedule
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Machining Technician Level 3 standard. On completion, the apprentice will receive a Machining Technician Level 3 qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required, depending on your current level.
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
- Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
- You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship.
- In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on.
- If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this employer
With extensive experience in the aerospace sector, we have built an established and reliable supply base, including key contacts and approvals with major prime aerospace companies. As an AS9100 and ISO9001 approved supplier, we uphold the highest standards of quality and precision throughout our operations. Our closely monitored supply chain ensures exceptional quality control and delivery performance, guaranteeing that every project meets the stringent requirements of our clients.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay. To become an established machinist and member of the team. Further carrying on development, progressing into more complex machining and programming.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Gabrielle Cobner
Studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk
01935845380
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037532.
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