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Machining/Manufacture Apprentice

ALAN DICK ENGINEERING LIMITED
Pay: £144.30
Location: Lancashire Morecambe United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Sep 2019
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E03120771
2019-08-07 2019-08-31

Job Description

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 



Duties to include:




  • Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)

  • Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs

  • Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; trimming

  • Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position

  • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards

  • Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes

  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

  • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs

  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs


Personal Qualities :

  • Must have an interest in Engineering

  • Good timekeeping and attendance



Skills Required :

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions

  • Accuracy



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.


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