Interested in precision engineering? Launch your career in the aerospace sector at a growing, ISO 9001 accredited subcontractor. You’ll study in a top facility in Oxfordshire then continue to learn from our experienced machinists in High Wycombe. No shift work, no nights.
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| Vacancy location | J&J Building, Hillbottom Rd, Sands Ind Est, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4HJ |
| Training location | OAS, Culham Campus, OX14 3DB |
| Working week | 39 hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 12pm Friday hours |
| Wage | £20,147 |
| Expected duration | 36 months |
| Closing date | 15 April 2024 |
| Start date | 02 September 2024 |
What you’ll do and learn:
- Read drawings and understand dimensioning and tolerances.
- Set and program CNC milling machines and turning centres for production of precision-made components to drawings.
- Use of manual mill and lathe and other hand-operated equipment.
- Maintain a clean and well-organised work area and keep equipment and tooling in a good working condition.
- Maintain quality and accuracy of the machined product by carrying out checks and inspection by using the full range of available measuring instruments.
- Produce components within the agreed standard time and suggest improved alternative methods of manufacture.
Skills required: Computer literate, good communication skills
Personal qualities: Willingness to learn in both formal and job settings is necessary. A solutions-orientated outlook and a positive approach to problem solving is also necessary. Focused on continuous improvement.
Qualifications required:
English and Maths GCSE at grade A* to C or equivalent is required. Other Science or Resistant Materials GCSEs advantageous.
Reality Check: Health and safety is paramount and the employee manual must be adhered to at all times. You will be expected to travel to Culham and High Wycombe throughout the duration of your course on a block release. Please ensure the commute is feasible and you are able to travel to both.
Interviews will take place from 1st May 2024.
Please ensure you answer the following questions with your application:
Question 1 Have you shown an interest in engineering or manufacturing in the past? Give an example of a personal project or some research you’ve done.
Question 2 Why do you think that you are suited to a career in engineering?
Preliminary summer placement available before the apprenticeship starts – please ask us. Possibility of a full-time position after completion of the apprenticeship.
Solstrand is a sub-contract engineering company, based in High Wycombe, specialising in the production of precision components. These range from one-off prototypes to small batch production in the thousands of pieces. See About us – Solstrand Industries Limited for more information.