CAD/CAM Engineer Apprentice

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Sheffield is looking for an Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprentice. This role involves working with CAD and CNC machines to design and engineer high-quality models while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Successful candidates will study a Level 3 apprenticeship at the University of Sheffield and gain nationally recognised qualifications, opening numerous career opportunities in engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Engineering is required.
• Understanding of CAD and CNC machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality models using 3D and 2D CAD tools.
• Create toolpaths/programmes for CNC machines.
• Maintain and run CNC machines.
• Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Completion of University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships

Tools

Autodesk Powershape

CAM software

3D scanning equipment

Polyworks metrology software

Job description

Working in a fast-paced department you will work on a range of projects, from large-scale themed products to one-off jigs. You will need to use your skills to complete the required workload to the customer specifications, which may vary by job. This position reports to the Technical Manager.

Role & responsibilities:

• Design, develop and engineer high-quality models using 3D and 2D CAD tools – Autodesk Powershape software
• Turn customer models / drawings into usable CAD data for the CNC machines
• Take CAD instructions / models and create toolpaths / programmes using CAM software
• Setting up, running and maintaining CNC machines
• Create drawings of products, ensuring they are produced to a good standard
• Liaise with customers to ensure the models / drawings meet their requirements
• Use 3D scanning equipment and Polyworks metrology software to scan and check a variety of products
• Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality, identifying any defects
• Wrapping products ready for dispatch
• AssBenchmarking with disporting of products in line with delivery notes
• Keep control of stock, notifying Manager of any shortages prior to running out
• Record daily time spent on jobs on a weekly time sheet
• Keep work area clean and tidy
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times, including wearing appropriate PPE
• Follow internal processes and procedures
• Meet production targets and deadlines
• Help develop and improve processes to improve quality and efficiency

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

About the Training

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering and manufacturing support technician apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 gemeinsame standard.

During Univerth the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-timet basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

About the Employer

We are a growing manufacturing company with over 20-years of experience. Our main area of work includes making patterns for foundries and the automotive industry, delivering nationwide. We provide scanning facilities for existing projects, or as part of our quality inspection process. We also offer larger-scale theming products, such as the Bears of Sheffield in 2021.

Skills Required

• Analytical skills

Training Provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Course/Training

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)