Machinist and Laboratory Operative Apprentice

METALTECH SERVICES LTD

What you will do in your working day

· Effective planning to determine test specimen location(s) for cutting on bandsaws.

· Planning of cutting process to ensure smooth and effective flow of production.

· Appropriate documentation and Identification of test specimens and any offcuts to ensure full traceability.

· Machining of test specimens operating CNC machinery – Milling, Lathe and Surface Grinder.

· Using abrasive wheels.

· Assist with Mechanical and metallurgical testing when required.

· Inspection of test specimens to check for conformance with engineering drawings using a combination of measuring / inspection equipment – Vernier Callipers, micrometer, gap gauge, bore gauge, shadowgraph.

· Carry out operations in accordance with the MSL quality management system (ISO 17025) and promote quality awareness through the laboratory.

· General housekeeping to ensure a safe, clean and orderly working environment.

· Other duties as requested by management.

· Ensure Health & Safety practice is always followed and maintained.

The role will be working within a small team and is an opportunity to contribute fresh ideas to a growing business. The role will focus on the preparing specimens for metallurgical mechanical and testing (tensile, bend test and metallographic) for evaluation. There’s opportunities to get involved with broader aspects of analysis and testing.