Apprentice Machinist (SMS)
SHEFFIELD FORGEMASTERS ENGINEERING LIMITED
About the Role
<p>The purpose of this apprenticeship is to develop as a highly skilled machinist capable of producing complex, precision-engineered components within a heavy engineering Machine Shop.</p>
In the role you will support the safe, efficient and accurate machining of large-scale forgings and castings- primarily for the defence sector- while learning to operate advanced machining technology, follow best-practice processes, and contribute to high-quality manufacturing standards.
- You’ll be learning to operate both advanced CNC equipment and conventional machines while developing strong safe-working habits
- The role involves helping to set up, run and check machining operations, inspecting parts and making adjustments to ensure they meet strict quality standards
- You’ll use hand tools to finish components accurately and support the build and testing of pressure vessel assemblies as your skills grow
Gain standard security clearance including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Pass a pre-placement medical with our onsite occupational health department.
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and competency review it would be expected the individual would move into a full time role
About the Training
- You will spend the first 9 months of your apprenticeship on block training at the AMRC Training Centre, spending one Friday a month on site
- Once the block training has been completed you will be based onsite attending the training centre on day release
About the Employer
We manufacture some of the world’s largest steel castings and forgings, ranging from 1 to 350 tonnes. You don’t need to be a metallurgist expert to know that is really big and really heavy! When it comes to steel production anything that’s heavy and technically complex is where we add real value to our customers. We produce a wide range of products for mills and presses, nuclear, defence, power generation, offshore oil and gas and materials processing industries. It is this diversity of products that allows us to offer a number of different opportunities across our business. Check out our website for more information and images of the exciting work we do here. We have a long and established history within Sheffield spanning over 170 years…. In 2021 we were acquired by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). This has given our business a new focus, marking an exciting and monumental time for our future. We have also secured over £400m of new investment over the next 10 years to support our defence-critical assets, including plans for a new heavy forge line and building, a flood alleviation scheme and major machine tool replacements. There really is no better time to join us!
Skills Required
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
- Eager to learn
- Self motivated
- Positive attitude
- Time management
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Course/Training
Machining technician (level 3)