Cnc Apprenticeship Programme
Hydrasun · Scotland · PH22 1SB
About the role
Apprentice CNC Operator/Setter 🛠️ | Hydrasun - Aviemore
Ready to kickstart a career in advanced manufacturing? 🚀 Hydrasun, a leader in fluid transfer, power, and control solutions for the energy transition (oil & gas, renewables, industrial, marine) is looking for motivated Apprentice CNC Operator/Setters to join our Award-Winning Precision Manufacturing Division in Aviemore!
This is your chance for a hands-on, development-focused role, perfect for anyone keen to dive into precision engineering and advanced manufacturing. 🌟
What You'll Get To Do & Learn:
- Operate and set up CNC machines, crushing it with industry quality and safety standards. ✅
- Master identifying and loading the right CNC programs and tooling. 🧰
- Nail first-off inspections and keep an eagle eye on accuracy during production. 👀
- Log your production wins using cool digital shop-floor systems. 💻
- Keep work areas safe and tidy, plus support the whole manufacturing crew. 🙌
- Keep an eye on tool wear, make basic program tweaks, and ensure every part is spot on. 👌
You'll get real-world experience with cutting-edge CNC machines, learning how we build high-quality parts for the energy, renewables, and industrial sectors. ⚡
You'll level up your knowledge in tooling, materials, machining strategies, digital production systems, quality control, and engineering drawings – skills that unlock tons of future career opportunities. 🔑
Join a supportive team that's all about investing in YOU, sparking problem-solving skills, and giving you real responsibility from day one. 💪
This is a learn-by-doing gig where you'll build confidence, technical skills, and serious long-term career potential. 📈
Key responsibilities
- Operate and set up CNC machinery in line with industry quality and safety standards
- Identify and load the correct CNC programmes and tooling
- Carry out first-off inspections and monitor accuracy during production
- Log production activity using digital shop-floor systems
- Maintain safe, tidy work areas and support wider manufacturing operations
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • National 4 in English & Maths • Strong communication and organisational skills • A positive, team focused attitude with the ability to work independently • Flexibility, reliability and a willingness to learn 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 • Previous CNC experience • Familiarity with Mori Seiki machines or FANUC controllers)