Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Engineering Technician Standard

Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Engineering Technician Standard

Machinists in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work, machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools such as centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines, electro discharge machines, single and multi-axis CNC machine tool centres.

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Topics

All the learners will begin with a 2 week induction covering the principles of the apprenticeship, Induction to Programme and additional courses such as:

  • IOSH Working Safely
  • Manual Handling
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • Slinging
  • Diary keeping & continuous professional log
  • Equality & Diversity
  • Prevent Agenda
  • Safeguarding
  • Employment Rights & Responsibilities
  • Introduction to Lean

To begin their journey through to becoming an Engineering Technician all learners start with off the job training covering 3 or 5 days dependent upon whether they are undertaking a full time or part time course. During this time learners will work towards achieving a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) and a Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge). Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in English & Maths to a minimum Level 2.

Knowledge

They will be expected to be able to be set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used. When using CNC equipment they will be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes. During and on completion of the machining operations they will be expected to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification.

Skills
  • Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to produce machined components.
  • Determine the most efficient and effective approach to machine the component using a range of tools, machining processes and techniques.
  • Select and set up the correct tooling and workholding devices.
  • Set and adjust the machine operating parameters to produce the work pieces to the required specification. This will involve settings feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations.
  • Select and use a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy.
  • Produce complex and specialist components as a one off test and trial work piece and/or producing components in small or large batches.
  • Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving work practices, processes and/or procedures.