KEYFACTS
Location:
Leicester
Wage:
£15,175.68
Possible Start Date:
05-08-2024
Working Week:
Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm and Friday 7:30am-1:30pm
Apprenticeship Framework:
Engineering and manufacturing
Level:
Advanced
Duration:
42 Months
APPRENTICESHIPSUMMARY
Want to join one of the world’s largest manufacturers of critical fastening systems for aerospace & defence applications? Here's a fantastic opportunity to become a Machining Technician Apprentice with SPS Technologies based in Leicester, operating multi axis machines to produce manufactured aerospace components. Apply now for a Summer 2024 start!
- Work in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Maintain complex plant and machinery
- Support planned maintenance engineering programmes
- Work closely with mentors and team members
- Diagnose faults in line with processes
Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate the following as a multi Axis CNC machinist. (3,4 & 5 Axis):
- Capable of running and setting Heidenhain, Mazak and Fanuc controls
- Have an excellent understanding of ISO & Mazatrol programming
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of machine processes
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and self-inspect parts
- Measuring tools used Vernier’s, Callipers, Micrometres, Gauges etc.
- Able to prove out and aid in Technical Machining Related Issues
REQUIREMENTS ANDPROSPECTS
DESIRED SKILLS & PERSONAL Qualities:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Things to consider
Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in accordance to this apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.ABOUT THEEMPLOYER
SPS Technologies Limited
SPS Technologies has been established since 1936, its product offering and investment strategy is focused on technically sophisticated components and materials that are necessary and vital to key end-user markets such as aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing, farm and construction equipment and general industrial. Quality control programs of all SPS businesses reflect the demanding requirements of SPS' aerospace heritage. All product lines benefit from the culture of quality that has a long history at SPS. Because of this culture and our strong product design capability, many of SPS' products are manufactured for safety-critical applications.