CNC Operator Apprentice

  • Company: Bocol Services Ltd
  • Location: Bedford, MK42 9Q J
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £250.00 per week
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Ref: VAC-12455
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2022
  • Start Date: 01/03/2022
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Mon-Thurs 7:00am - 4:00pm Fri 7:00am - 1:00pm

Brief Description

Bocol Services in Bedford are looking for a CNC Operator Apprentice to join their team. As a CNC operator the applicant will produce machined components using CNC milling machines, lathes and drills which meet the customers’ requirements in terms of quality, cost and time.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English, maths and science or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths during the programme.
If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us on 01234 291375 and we can discuss further with you.

Personal Qualities

- Self Motivated
- Helpful
- Enthusiastic
- Desire and willingness to learn
- Good working ethic
- Strong interest in Engineering

Skills Required

- Ability to work in a team
- Attention to detail

Training to be Provided

Engineering Operative – Level 2
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations

Future Prospects

Bocol Services would like to offer a position at the end of this apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Vacancy Detail

Bocol Services are a local CNC machining service company based in Bedford. Their aim is to provide their customers with a competitive CNC machining service which meets their expectations in quality, price and delivery each and every time. Bocol has machined components for a wide and diverse field of industries including Automotive, Defence, Rail, Medical, Music and many more. Using the latest software, Bocol are able to important customer Computer Aided Designs (CAD) model files and generate CNC programs quickly and efficiently.

As a Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Operator Apprentice at Bocol Services you will report directly to the Senior Machinist. Under supervision throughout the training period you will learn how to perform the following tasks:

• Operate CNC milling machines and lathe
• Use Drill Banks/Tapping Heads
• Carry out inspection of machined parts using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), gauges and other inspection aids
• Checking that work meets quality and technical standards
• Perform routine maintenance
• Help to maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment
• Replenish Coolant/Lubricating Fluids
• Remove sharp edges from components (deburring)
• File away set-up sheets, drawings and perform a backup of CNC programs

Other Information

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate how they intend to get to/from work and also the training centre. They must also provide details on how they would also attend in the event that their chosen method of transport failed.

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team and complete an online maths and English test which will be sent out prior to your initial interview if you meet the entry criteria. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.

Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

This apprenticeship has expired