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Yamazaki Mazak is currently recruiting its next cohort of apprentices. A Mazak apprenticeship is a chance to join the world leader in machine tools and a significant investment in both your future and the future of the organisation.

You will have access to college education alongside hands-on involvement in the workplace with experienced members of staff that are willing to pass their knowledge on to the next generation. From the beginning of your apprenticeship, you will be paid a competitive apprenticeship salary and will obtain nationally recognised qualifications. Upon successful completion, there is also the possibility of furthering your education at the next level.

Whether you are currently at GCSE or A-Level, have left education and looking for an exciting new challenge, a Mazak apprenticeship can provide you with the opportunity to develop a career in several different disciplines. With GCSE entry requirements of grades 4 in English and Science and a grade 5 in Maths, we are currently offering 2-to-4-year apprenticeships in the following areas:
 

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning how to diagnose, disassemble, repair and test used machine tool spindles,
• Learn the full operations of the section: administration, exports, supply chain handling, testing, inspection and technical support
   

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning how to set, programme and operate CNC machine tools to produce components,
• Machines include: Lathes, Milling, Grinding, Multi-Tasking, 5-axis machines and component inspection 

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Assemble and test machine tools and their components, 
• Assembling and testing unit assemblies using hand skills and laser checking equipment 

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning how to prepare, build and test spindles,
• You will use manual lathes and a grinding machine for processes including bearing preparation and fitting,
• Becoming familiar with using a balancing machine,
• Assembly to high accuracy using measuring equipment and a varied range of hand skills such as lapping

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Wire and test machine tools and their components, 
• Work on individual option looms used in the final production of machine tools,
• Progress to wiring and adjusting CNC machines to include PLCs, ladder diagrams and fault finding

This apprenticeship will cover:

• 15-month long apprenticeship,
• Learn how to read and use technical drawing, solder and crimp to wire and test electrical assemblies,
• Work on individual assemblies to be used in the final production of machine tools
   

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning the application of weldingm laser cutting and metal folding to produce machine tool claddings, 
• Learn the full skills and operations of a modern sheet metal producing department 
   

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning how to install, service and repair Mazak CNC machines,
• Learn how to diagnose faults, check machine alignments, change electrical drives, motors and encoders,
• Field based (Southern Region of England),
• Once trained you will visit customers in the Southern Region of England,
• Expect to stay away from home, dependent on the distance to the customers premises
• Required to spend your second year at our European headquarters based in Worcester

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning how to install, service and repair Mazak CNC machines,
• Learn how to diagnose faults, check machine alignments, change electrical drives, motors and encoders,
• Field based (Midlands of England),
• Once trained you will visit customers in the Midlands of England,
• Expect to stay away from home, dependent on the distance to the customers premises
• Required to spend your second year at our European headquarters based in Worcester

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning how to install, service and repair Mazak CNC machines,
• Learn how to diagnose faults, check machine alignments, change electrical drives, motors and encoders,
• Field based (Eastern Region of England),
• Once trained you will visit customers in the Eastern Region of England,
• Expect to stay away from home, dependent on the distance to the customers premises
• Required to spend your second year at our European headquarters based in Worcester
   

This apprenticeship will cover:

• Learning how to install, service and repair Mazak CNC machines (including Lasers),
• Learn how to diagnose faults, check machine alignments, change electrical drives, motors and encoders,
• Once trained the typical work split will be 80% supporting dealers with technical assistance via email or phone,
• Where remote assistance is not sufficient, attending customer premises across the UK and Europe, to ensure satisfactory machine installation, fault finding and repair,
• After completion, the applicant will be technically compotent and comfortable compiling reports using Microsoft Office

This apprenticeship will cover:

• 4-year apprenticeship,
• Acquire comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in supply chain management, logistics, and business operations,
• Develop expertise in optimising supply chains, enhancing efficiency and driving strategic decision-making,
• Rotate through several indirect business functions to give you a springboard into a career with Mazak

You will gain hands-on experience in IT support and business operations, including:

• Learning how to triage and diagnose issues, identify root causes and resolve 1st line IT support problems involving both hardware and software.
• Developing skills to create, interpret and maintain IT reports and technical documentation.
• Understanding aspects of the supply chain, including software licensing, vendor liaison and license management.
• Building knowledge in business reporting and analysis to support operational decision-making.