Employer Description

Instrument Machining Services Ltd is a small company located on the outskirts of Thetford that pride ourselves not only on the high-quality parts we produce for the aerospace industry but also the clean work environment in which we do so.

Main description

The successful candidate will be working alongside our current CNC engineers in the factory reporting to the factory floor team leader.

There day to day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

· Helping to keep the machines producing high quality parts

· Inspecting parts to ensure they are correct to drawing

· Ensuring that they keep there area neat and tidy

· Assisting with deburring parts to ensure they meet the high standards our customers have come to expect

· Upholding and adhering to all health and safety policy’s at all times

· Reporting any issues to factory floor team leader or senior members of staff

· Ensuring that they are meeting all requirements set out by the college.

Entry requirements

GCSE A-C or 5-9 in Maths and English - Essential.

Skills required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

Training to be Provided

The learner will be studying the Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Things to consider

Some aspects of the job can be repetitive, and it can sometimes take a long time to get the parts to the high standard that we expect.

Future Prospects

Upon completion of your Apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for a full-time role as a CNC setter operator