Apprentice CNC Machine Operator Setter Programmer
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Company: SUPREME SURFACE TREATMENT ENGINEERI D
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Location: DE14 1PP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,200.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000030475
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Application Deadline Date: 21/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am - 1:30pm.
Brief Description
You will perform essential duties to ensure that parts are machined to the specifications detailed in the engineering drawings and other related documents. A prime duty is to assure both quality and quantity by working closely with the team to provide in-process trouble shooting and evaluate the quality of the machined component.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
Upon completing a 3 month trial prior to enrolment on the apprenticeship, successful candidates will be employed full time, upon completion of a successful 3-month trial period. Apprenticeship enrolment will commence upon completion of a successful 3-month trial period.
Vacancy Detail
Machine operator, setter, and programmer, manufacturing high precision components to customer and internal specifications, plus CAD design and other shop floor duties.
Over the Apprenticeship period you will learn to:
- Refer to specifications, drawings to understand the project effectively
- Read and interpret complex blueprints to comprehend work order
- Safely load and unload castings and raw material into the machinery
- Perform preventative and regular maintenance on tools used in all processes
- Confirm conformance of finished work to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary
- Ensure that all CNC machines are lubricated properly before each process initiation
- Create appropriate labour and time reports by following instructions provided by superiors
- Identify workmanship and material defects and deficiencies
- Provide tooling and fixturing improvement solutions as need during each machining procedure
- Complete all reports and other paperwork associated with machining projects in process
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Report any problems to appropriate setter/supervisor
Other Information
Driving licence preferred. Some heavy lifting will be required.