Apprentice CNC Machinist (EDM Zone)

EDM ZONE LTD


General Description

EDM Zone are looking for apprentices to start their engineering journey now or September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a growing company based in Newcastle.

Main Duties

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties and responsibilities of the apprentice will include programming and operating Wire EDM, CNC Spark Erosion and CNC machines.

Duties will include:

  • Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation involved in the machining processes such as speeds and feeds, calculating angles/tapers, material removal
  • Understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines used, and their applications
  • Understand the work-holding devices, cutting tools, and setting up procedures, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification
  • Learn to read engineering drawings
  • Learn to set and operate CNC machines (including setting the cutting speeds and choosing the correct tooling)
  • Learn to program CNC machines using different controls
  • Learn to carry out changes to programmes
  • Learn to problem solve machine issues
  • Learn about housekeeping and daily maintenance checks in the work area
  • Ensure all working practices and procedures are followed at all times
  • Understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time
  • Undertake any other duties in line with capabilities
  • Maintenance and safe working practices and use of PPE

Requirements & Prospects

Desired Skills
  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Multiskilled
Desired Qualifications

Essential qualifications

  • GCSE maths and English (Grade grade 5 minimum) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Future Prospects
  • A permanent position may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • This role may lead to opportunities across the business

About the Employer

EDM Zone is passionate about being part of manufacturing and precision engineering supply chain. Since their inception in 2007 they have gained an unrivalled reputation for quality and problem solving and are approved suppliers to GE, Siemens, NOV, Nissan, BAE and many others. They offer award winning service and are proud to serve over 200 active customers with EDM and CNC machined components and assemblies. Their expert knowledge is one of the many assets they have to offer and others include; Experience and award winning expertise – they offer the UK’s leading Wire EDM and Spark Erosion services Advanced Manufacturing – They are always looking for new technologies and innovative manufacturing techniques Customer focused – Their excellent customer service is what they pride ourselves on On time delivery and in full – They will always strive to hit deadlines no matter how tight, and try to assist with collection and delivery as much as possible

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UNIT 10, HAWICK CRESCENT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 1AS

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Yearly Wage

14,722.50


Expected Duration

42 Months



Working Week

Monday – Thursday, 7.30am – 4.00pm and Friday, 7.30am – 12.30pm.

37.5 hours a week


Apprenticeship Level

Level 3


Reference Number

VAC1000325404


Positions

1

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