CNC Machine Apprentice
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Company: Bocol Services Ltd
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Location: Bedford , MK42 9QJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £10,983.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-12891
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Application Deadline Date: 22/09/2023
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Start Date: 02/10/2023
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday 07:00am - 04:00pm Friday 07:00am - 01:00pm
Brief Description
Are you looking for a career in engineering? Bocol Services are a local CNC (Computerised Numerical Control) machining services company based in Bedford. They are looking for an apprentice to Program, set up and operate CNC milling machines and lathe, inspect machined parts and maintain quality.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291375
Personal Qualities
Self Motivated
Helpful
Enthusiastic
Desire and willingness to learn
Good working ethic
Strong interest in Engineering
Skills Required
Good Communication skills
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacturing Pathway
- Functional Skills in English or maths if required
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 based in Bedford and they were established in 1985 to machine the high quality precision aluminium sand castings produced by Norse Precision Castings.
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.
As a Machine Operator Apprentice your main role will be a Computerised Numerical Control (CNC) Operator at Bocol Services where you will report directly to the Senior Machinist. Under supervision throughout the training period you will learn how to operate CNC milling machines and lathe and also use drill banks and tapping heads. And remove sharp edges from components (deburring).
You will also carry out inspection of machined parts using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), gauges and other inspection aids and check that work meets quality and technical standards.
You will perform routine inspection maintenance, checking that work meets quality and technical standards and perform routine maintenance.
As well as this you will help to maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment and replenish coolant and lubricating fluids.
And file away set-up sheets, drawings and perform a backup of CNC programs.
Other Information
There will be a mix of both hands on and computer based work required. The computer based work will take place once the basics of machining have been learnt.
The environment is within a factory and machining can generate noise.
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of Tresham College.
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.