Apprentice Machinist

Responsibilities

As an apprentice machinist, the candidate will be learning to manufacture seamless steel cylinders and cylinder components on a variety of CNC & Manual machines, including DMG NLX CNC Lathe, DMG DMF CNC Mill, XYZ CNC lathe as well as varies manual lathes and milling machines, whilst undergoing your training which is a mixture of full time at the AMRC training centre, followed by day release and on-the-job training.

Once qualified, the candidate will operate the above machines while performing in-process inspection checks, producing high-quality products in a safe and controlled manner, meeting all quality specifications whilst satisfying productivity requirements and in compliance with engineering drawings and associated specifications. Ensure that equipment is maintained, relevant records are up to date and that all processes work effectively to ensure that the business can fulfil its aims.

Skill and attributes

• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to problem solve and use some initiative to achieve manufacturing solutions
• Able to use own initiative
• Good levels of numeracy, literacy and computer skills required to conduct the job

Successful candidates must have:

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong interest in engineering
• Team player – supports other team members, department strategies and processes
• Good attention to detail