Engineering Machinist Apprentice

Year 1 Manual engineering fundamentals

Engineering basics

Clocking up Measuring eqpt Using Vernier, Hand tools Materials Toolmaking Deburring Basic milling, drilling, surface grinding, cylindrical grinding

 

Fabrication / Maintenance

Use of fixture table Basic weld operations & joining methods Mig, TIg, arc, Cutting angles on the saw
- Plasma cutting
- Folding a box with safety edges

 

Metrology Inspection

Shadowgraph Hardness tester Understanding CMM Fundamentals of GDT Laser etching Project X Height gauge

 

Year 2 EDM & CNC operations

Wire Erosion

Clocking & set up Pre-loading checks Basic programming – manual & PC Basic maintenance – wire

 

Spark Erosion

Principles of spark erosion Clocking up, set up electrode Basic programming – manual & LN Basic maintenance – filters, fluid

 

CNC Milling

Set up- clamping, clock up, Chucks Setting tools, probing Basic programming – conversational, NC Merge, CADCAM Understanding material feeds & speeds Tool selection Basic maintenance

 

CNC Turning

Set up- clamping, clock up, Chucks Setting tools, probing Basic programming – conversational NC Merge Understanding material feeds & speeds Tool selection Basic maintenance

 

Training:

You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, 1 day per week in term time only.

You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 8 weeks to support you with your apprenticeship. You will receive a Level 3 Machining qualification upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

We have successful examples of individuals who have joined the business as an apprentice and now successfully run their own section.

Employer Description:
A&M EDM is a highly successful, engineering organisation based over 2 sites in Smethwick. We don't have a core product, we engineer solutions for our customers and serve a board range of sectors such as aerospace, automotive and F1. We have a successful history with apprentices and we currently have an exciting opportunity to join the business. The successful candidate will enjoy a spotless, modern work environment in addition to learning state of the art equipment from our highly skilled team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Skills:
Reliable,Passion for engineering,Desire to achieve