Mechanical Engineer Apprentice M V P ENGINEERING LTD

Day to day responsibilities include:

• To operate machines within safety guidelines


• Cleaning and Deburring components


• Carry out basic maintenance of machines including cleaning, filling coolant and oil


• Inspect own work and work to Company instructions and drawings


• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health and safety


• Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area.


• Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data


• Contribute to or plan the days machining schedule


• Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards. Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses


• Set up, operate, adjust or edit conventional or CNC machining equipment settings and programmes for the machine tool being used


• Inspect components produced. Adjust the machining equipment or programme and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements


• Identify, communicate and report issues affecting machining component quality, quantity and deadlines


• Complete machining documentation at all stages of the work activity. For example, standard operational procedures, control documentation and contribution to audits


• Maintain and restore the machining work area, performing housekeeping and waste management as appropriate


• Ensure tools, unused materials and equipment are returned to a safe, clean and approved condition on completion of machining work


• Keep stakeholders for example, colleagues and line managers informed about machining work


• Perform scheduled daily inspection and machine shut down or safe isolation


• Support continuous improvement activity to address business problems


• Boxing and packaging components
  
  Qualifications include: EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence), EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) and EAL Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)


• This is a 4 year apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week. The first year is at Braintree campus and years 2 to 4 are at Colchester campus, Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A-C/9-4) Essential
  
  Combining vast experience in the design and manufacture of CNC machined components and a dedication to customer-oriented solutions, our aim is to deliver innovative solutions that help you to meet and exceed your business goals. MVP Engineering ltd produce high quality components. From materials including Plastic - Bronze - Stainless steel - Duplex - Super duplex - Nickel alloy - Titanium. Components from casting - fabrication - bar - billet. We work together to create innovative solutions which help our customers operate more efficiently and effectively.
  
  You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience