Machining Technician Apprentice
Job description
Ford Aerospace
What you will do in your working day
- Programme, set and operate any of the CNC machines to meet the production schedule and agreed targets.
- To ensure orders are completed to the correct standard, within budget and on time.
- To work from customer drawings and specifications to produce programs to the company standard format.
- Routine inspections, maintenance, cleaning and fault finding and recording of for machinery and equipment operated in accordance with documented procedures
- Proactive and reactive reporting of faults/defects, in a timely manner to the Team Leader to anticipate/minimise downtime.
- Maintain a clean and manageable work area
The training you will be getting
You will work towards a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship standard with Gateshead College.
You will achieve a Level 3 EAL Extended Diploma in Machining (Development & Knowledge).
Required Qualifications:
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/4-9) Essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/4-9) Essential
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Self motivated
- High level of accuracy
- Willingness to learn
- Determination to succeed
- Good work ethic
- Develop working relationships
- Innovative
Possible progression to full time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
About the employer
Ford Aerospace
The Ford Engineering Group are an award-winning, family owned company specialising in the high precision machining and pressing of parts and sub assemblies for the aerospace, industrial, and other high-technology sectors. Ford is, and always has been, here for people. For the people of South Tyneside, the North East, the UK and everyone in our global community; we build the best quality parts that keep the worlds moving vehicles and machinery safe.
