Apprentice CNC Machinist - Turner

Roota Engineering Ltd are looking for an Apprentice CNC Machinist -Turner to complete a Level 3 Machining Technician apprenticeship.

The candidate will ensure CNC/manual turning machines are operated in accordance with Work Instructions and whilst adhering to safe working practices, to produce products meeting all quality specifications whilst satisfying productivity requirements and in compliance with engineering drawings and associated specifications. Ensure that equipment is maintained, relevant records are up to date and that all processes work effectively to ensure that the business can fulfil its aims.

Role & responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Create, download, edit, archive, read and interpret CNC programs
• Ability to undertake bench fitting activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate tooling
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate cutting & machining conditions
• Demonstrate knowledge of using measuring equipment
• Use CNC/manual Turning machines
• Inspection and recording of all relevant dimensions
• Completion of all documentation and record labour bookings
• Demonstrate engagement with other team members
• Basic machine maintenance
• Any other duties as and when required, such as site maintenance and ensuring surrounding work area is maintained to a high-standard of tidy/cleanliness
• Involvement in 5S & Continuous Improvement activities throughout the business unit, contributing to business improvement meetings and projects as and when required

Compliance and QHSE

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Follow all Company policies and procedures

Skills required

• Planning & Organising: Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities & projects and effectively manage changing circumstances; identifies & organises resources needed to accomplish tasks in a safe and efficient way; manages time effectively and monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
• Delivering Results & Customer Focus: Demonstrate high individual and team standards in terms of quality and productivity; gives a high priority to Safety, Quality and customer needs and displays the determination to always offer the best experience to both internal and external customers.
• Adopting & Responding: Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; maintains a positive and passionate outlook; copes and deals with setbacks and criticism in a constructive way.
• Innovation & Creativity: Identifies fresh approaches, imaginative ideas, and creative solutions that do not compromise safety and quality or risks to the environment; considers problems in new ways. Strives for continuous improvement.
• Strong Communicator: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout an organisation.

Personal qualities the candidate must have

• Dependability & Reliability: Follows procedures and policies; works hard and keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and has an acceptable attendance record; demonstrates commitment to the company; complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Supporting, Co-operating & Collaborating: Behaves with integrity and shows respect for the views and contributions of others; shows empathy, listens, supports and consults with others; builds and maintains collaboration & team spirit and reconciles conflict.
• Continuously displays a 'can do' attitude and promotes passion and pride in their work.

We've built a strong reputation over the last 50 years for our specialist precision-engineering and problem-solving capabilities. We design, manufacture and deliver highly-complex and bespoke parts for the most demanding applications.

We work with challenging materials and exotic alloys such as A718 (Inconel), MP35N and K500 (Monel), as well as a wide range of high-strength carbon steels. We offer prototypes and one-off bespoke parts and have the capacity to deliver higher-volume batch work.

Things to consider

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield's AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.