Machining Apprentice - ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. in Birmingham

As a Machining Apprentice, you will be trained to work in a modern manufacturing environment, producing precision-engineered components for world-leading food packaging machinery. You will learn how to operate CNC and manual machines, carry out inspections, and ensure all components meet Ishida’s high-quality and safety standards.

Wages: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work:

• Set up and operate machine tools
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Measure and interpret components
• Work with metals and engineering materials
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy
• Follow safe working practices at all times

Desired Skills:

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalent, including mathematics, English and science.
• Hard working, enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Diligent with a positive attitude to work and study.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude towards work and study.

Where you’ll work:

11 Kettles Wood Drive, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3DB.

Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures. Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, recycling or reuse of materials and efficient use of resources.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
• Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
• Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
• Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
• Record information – paper based or electronic.
• Read and interpret information used to produce machined components.
• Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
• Plan and organise own work and resources.
• Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Select machining process and setup tooling and work holding devices.
• Set and adjust machine operating parameters.
• Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components.
• Measure and check components.
• Select and check condition of tools and equipment.
• Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
• Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
• Communicate with others verbally.
• Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Devise suggestions for improvement.
• Apply ethical principles and team working principles.

You will be required to attend the Advanced I Campus, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded the Machining Technician Level 3 qualification. You will be assigned to an assessor who will support you with the progression of your apprenticeship.

Requirements:

• GCSE in English (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
• GCSE in Science (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills:

• Accountability
• Commitment
• Cooperation
• Integrity

About this employer: As a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of weighing and packing line solutions, Ishida has an in-depth understanding of many diverse industries – from meat to confectionary, from snacks to frozen food and more. Ishida Europe has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK, and serves Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be well-positioned to advance your career within Ishida. You may have access to various progression routes and opportunities, tailored to your skills, knowledge, abilities and how you apply them within the business environment.