Machinist Apprenticeship

The CNC setter operator programmer is responsible for activities which influence the following Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

• Involvement and attendance at SQDCP meetings in assigned area/s
• Ensuring Delivery Schedule Adherence of parts to system / route card dates
• Ensuring performance of part production to planned set and run times and Quality requirements
• Communicating Not right first time (NRFT) within assigned areas
• Ensuring Health and Safety processes are adhered to including wearing of relevant PPE
• Recording and assisting the Manufacturing Group Leader in improving the 5S organisation of the assigned Team areas and personal responsibility of machines being operated
• Responsible for ensuring work is completed on time in full to process routing / system date requirements
• Responsible for attending and participating in progress meetings as required
• Responsible for ensuring correct materials, Route Cards, drawing are used to produce components
• Setting up tools, offsets etc ready for your own operation to commence and assist Operators where appropriate
• Utilising the correct program to complete the required operations
• Ensuring correct tooling is used and monitored for optimum cutting effectiveness
• Monitoring cutting performance against agreed set times and run times - to minimise time taken and ensure adherence to required set times and look for ways to improve process methods, efficiently and effectively
• Assist Manufacturing Group Leader with implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure times for component batches are accurately booked on Factory Master
• Assisting the Manufacturing Group Leader with developing and maximising opportunities for lights out / unmanned running of products
• Ensuring machined products meet quality and accuracy requirements
• Reworking components as required to minimise delays to schedule
• Responsible for Deburring work as appropriate and instructed by the MGL
• Complete ‘In Process check sheets’ for your own work

• Apprenticeship Training Provided by Assessor at Swatpro, every 4 weeks.
• In house training for the job role provided by employer
• Machining technician Level 3 (A level)
• Functional skills in English and maths if required
• L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge)

Previous apprentices now have careers in Quality, Engineering and Leadership.