Vacancy CNC Machinist Apprentice (Level 3 Engineering)
Vacancy overview
Code: 2000027872
As a CNC Machining Apprentice, you will learn how to operate and support the running of specialist manufacturing equipment, including EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), CNC milling machines & precision grinding machines, working alongside experienced machinists, contributing to the production of high‑precision aerospace components.
Your role involves setting up machines under supervision, monitoring production processes, carrying out basic measurements and ensuring components meet strict aerospace quality standards. You will develop an understanding of engineering drawings, tooling, machine controls, and safe working practices.
Duties will include:
- Operating CNC EDM, Grinding and/or milling machines, ensuring that parts are machined in accordance with the agreed method specification.
- Attain machine setting skills to enable machine set-ups in line with company requirements.
- Understanding of engineering drawings, ensuring that fixtures are correctly aligned.
- Inspecting parts in line with quality procedures and taking any necessary, approved, action to resolve quality issues.
- Operating CMM machines to support inspection requirement.
- Consistently achieving all targets (production, quality, housekeeping etc), as set by the Cell Manager.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.
Requirements and prospects
- Applicants must be 18+ due to health and safety reasons.
- Initial shortlisting will be conducted by Loughborough College Group Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please check your email for updates on your application.
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About the employer
AETC LIMITED
AETC Limited is a UK division of the industry leading Precision Castparts Corp (PCC), which employs over 30,500 people across the globe. PCC is the world’s largest manufacturer of airfoil components for the aerospace and Industrial power generation markets. At AETC we manufacture a range of products from the smallest aerospace parts to large industrial gas turbine parts and as such, we are a key figure in the power generation supply chain and aerospace market.