Apprentice Machinist
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Company: M&I Materials (Wolfmet)
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Location: Manchester, M17 1QS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000055053
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2026
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Start Date: 05/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week. Shifts will be Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00. Alternative week is Monday - Thursday, 13:45 - 22:15 and Friday, 13:00 - 18:30.
Brief Description
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Machinist based in Trafford Park, Manchester.
This rewarding career requires a broad skill set -math, mechanical design, interpreting technical drawings and programs, eye for detail - to properly transform a metal casting into a valuable working machined part.
Future Prospects
Engineers work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment. They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected.Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.
Vacancy Detail
Wolfmet have more than 40 years experience in the end to end production of tungsten alloy.
Based in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, Wolfmet is a high-density tungsten alloy manufactured by M&I Materials Ltd in the UK, designed to provide superior radiation shielding and precise weight distribution. It is typically 60% denser than lead, allowing it to be used as a non-toxic alternative in medical, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Successful candidates can potentially secure a permanent job upon completion of the apprenticeship.
- Completion of an engineering apprenticeship within Wolfmet - and relevant academic modules applicable
- Operations of all conventional machines in the Wolfmet powder process area - ISO press, milling machines, Mazak Lathes
- Operation of pusher and batch furnaces
- Operation of CMM machines - CNC and manual
- Other activities related to Wolfmet production processes
- Bench work - Deburring, fitting, assembly, packing
- Completion of accurate paperwork in accordance with quality standards - job routings, quality plans, procedures
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping
- TPM activities
- 5S activities
- Participate in any continuous improvement activities within Wolfmet
- Be compliant with H&S and environmental procedures
Machinists in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled complex and precision work. They machine components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools.
The range of tools and equipment you may use as part of your daily tasks may include:
- Centre Lathes
- Vertical and Horizontal Milling Machines
- Horizontal and Cylindrical Grinding Machines
- Single and Multi-Axis CNC Machines
Other Information
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.