IntroductionThis apprenticeship award-winning Sandbach based employer offers the latest, cutting-edge processes, including CNC lasers, CNC press brakes, CNC machining and robotic welding, on state-of-the-art machines, offering the perfect training ground for this Machining Technician Apprenticeship.
About the Employer
Newfield Fabrication is a well-established company, with a 60+ year track record, with a highly experienced team who are keen to pass on their valuable skills to the next generation of machining technicians. During National Apprenticeship week in 2025 and 2026, the firm scooped top accolades at Cheshire College – South & West’s annual apprenticeship awards. Named as the college’s New Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2025, and the college’s Large Employer of the Year 2026, the firm was recognised for the comprehensive training programme and support which has been implemented to train the company’s welding workforce of the future. Newfield’s work is used around the world in a range of dynamic industries, from automotive and defence to nuclear and power generation. The team offer a range of services including fabrication, engineering and design, robotic welding, CNC machining and laser cutting. It’s recognised as an industry leader in its fields and a trusted manufacturing partner to companies all over the world including Caterpillar, JCB, Scania and Leyland Trucks. Their Sandbach premises are home to the latest, cutting-edge equipment and technology, providing an ideal training ground for apprenticeships and the future stars of the workforce. The company, which more recently spent upwards of £1.2m on two pieces of equipment, has many team members who have worked for the firm for several decades. They are now poised ready to pass on their knowledge to the apprentice cohort. The company is accredited to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and welding accreditations to ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 15614-1. The company mission is to exceed our customer expectations by providing the highest quality, value for money, support and service. This will be achieved by being innovative through continual investment in the latest technology, our people and processes.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Head of Learning, Development & Safety, the successful candidates complete a structured apprenticeship programme to develop highly skilled machine operators within a growing manufacturing environment.
- Operating laser cutting machines
- Setting and operating CNC press brake machinery
- Learning CNC machining principles and machine operation
- Operating and programming robotic welding systems
- Working safely in accordance with health & safety legislation
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Conducting routine machine maintenance and safety checks
- Measuring and inspecting components to quality standards
Training Outcome
To become a full-time and highly skilled member of the team following on from successful completion of apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Ability to use own initiative
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE – English – 4
- Essential – GCSE – Mathematics – 4
- Essential – GCSE – Science – 4
Course Information
- Course: Machining technician (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Engineering and manufacturing
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
- Number of Positions Available: 2
- Training Provider: CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Thursday: 7.30am-4.30pm Friday: 7.30am-12.30pm. Day shifts only.
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