At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC machines and convert designs into precise instructions.
- Company: Join IDS, a leader in drilling equipment manufacturing since 1981.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience with potential for full-time employment.
- Other info: Enjoy a structured apprenticeship with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects in a modern workshop environment.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Overview
CNC Programmer / Operator to operate a computer-controlled lathe.
The candidate will understand and convert technical designs into machine-readable instructions, set up the machinery, and oversee the production of precision components.
Employer
IDS is an industry leader in the manufacture and supply of in-hole tools and associated products for exploration/utility drilling and subcontract precision engineering.
Established in 1981, International Drilling Services (IDS) Ltd began as a specialist manufacturer and supplier of down-hole drilling equipment and has extended its services to offer a range of drill pipe and down-hole tooling products for various drilling applications.
Responsibilities
- Translate CAD drawings into G-code or M-code to program precise tool paths, cutting speeds, and feed rates.
- Machine setup: secure raw materials, install cutting tools, set work coordinates, and carry out first-off checks.
- Operate: run machining cycles, monitor real-time processes, and make offset adjustments.
- Quality control: inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
- Maintenance: perform routine preventive maintenance and safety checks to ensure equipment remains operational.
- Work in an up-to-date machine workshop making parts for geotechnical survey and horizontal directional drilling projects around the world.
- Training Outcome
Potential for full-time employment for the right candidate.
Qualifications and Skills
- Essential GCSE English – 4/C or above
- Essential GCSE Maths – 4/C or above
- Course: Machining technician (level 3) – Level 3
- Route: Engineering and manufacturing
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working arrangements: 08:00 – 16:00, Monday – Friday
- Expected duration: 3 years 6 months
- Training provider: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
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CNC Programmer / Operator Apprentice employer: INTERNATIONAL DRILLING SERVICES LIMITED
INTERNATIONAL DRILLING SERVICES LIMITED is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises hands-on learning and skill development for CNC Programmer/Operator Apprentices. With regular hours and the potential for full-time employment, employees benefit from a structured environment that fosters growth and precision in machining, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the engineering sector.
Contact Details:
INTERNATIONAL DRILLING SERVICES LIMITED Recruitment Team
