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    Level 3 Machining Technician

    ADM Pressings

    • Location: Scotswood Road, Newcastle, NE15 6BZ
    • Salary / Wage: £7.55 per hour initially, age dependant going forward in line with Apprentice pay structure
    • Possible Start Date: 9 September 2025
    • Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
    • Expected Duration: 42 months
    • Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

    Apprenticeship Description

    ADM Pressings have a vast history within press tooling with a range of customers from Automotive and Off Highway. As the business develops further into alternative industries the role of Toolmaker/Die Maintenance Technician will be especially important. We are a niche business as we have all capabilities under one roof from Design through to Assembly. Based as a single site entity on the banks of the River Tyne in Newcastle. We also have a great track record of promoting Apprentices through the business with our current Production Manager being a prime example of that. 

    Company Background: 

    ADM Pressings Limited is a company built on a solid foundation with an established reputation for service, reliability & responsiveness. 

    Built upon three sectors - Pressings, Assembly and Fabrication, the trading business has been around since 1956 originally making press tools as a division of Vickers Armstrong. In 1987 the business moved from its location in Elswick to a purpose-built factory with 100,000sq ft on Scotswood Road, Newcastle where we remain today. Formed as ADM in March 2009 by a management team acquisition, our core principles are to A*spire, Drive and M*aintain. 

    The Role: 

    Apprentice Toolmaker 

    Responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement to all tooling dies, jigs, fixtures and fittings for press tools in line with production and customer requirements to support business objectives. Support new tooling for new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management. 

    Responsibilities:

    Key Duties (But not limited to) 

    • Repair and maintain press tools, die repairs.  
    • Routine servicing and regrinding of tools  
    • Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production.  
    • Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair work.  

    Working Hours: 

    Day Shift 

    07:30am – 17:15pm Monday - Thursday 

    What We Are Looking For: 

    Commitment 

    Interest in the trade & industry 

    Work Ethic 

    Minimum of 4's in Maths and English

    Interested in pursuing a career in Machining? Apply Now!

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