Miller @ WoW Careers Services - WoWMyCV.co.uk - CV's, Curriculum Vitae, Resume, CV Websites, Careers Database, Career Coaching, Recruitment/Employment Advice

Careers Database
Use the WoWMyCV.co.uk Job Profiles Database to check out exactly what you need to know for the job you want.

FREE CV Review

Send us your CV and we'll send you back a report within 24 hours.

Jobsearch Advice Pack

Get your copy of our specially designed Jobsearch advice pack.

Get Your CV on the Web

Let us publish your very own CV website including your own domain name

Get Your Career On Track

Career coaching helps individuals discover what they really want to do with their lives and then develop a strategy to achieve it.

5 Days To A New You
WoW Careers Services brings you a wonderful trip to the Isle of Skye with our Life Coaching Course specially designed for you.

The work

A miller, also known as a turner, works with a variety of machine tools, ranging in size from small machines mounted on workbenches to large production machines. They produce precision-engineered products in the manufacturing and production engineering industries. Millers work primarily with metals, producing anything from tiny screws to giant turbine rotors. Among the machine tools used in this work are:

turning machines (lathes and boring mills)
drilling machines
shapers and planers
milling machines
grinding machines.

The basic machine used is the lathe. Many of its features are incorporated into the design of the other machine tools. The miller sets up the material on the machine then rotates it at speed whilst continually adjusting the lathe's cutting edge to strip away excess metal to precise specifications. The miller can also bore holes and create internal threading using the lathe.

Millers work with milling machines to produce smooth flat surfaces, and also to cut and grind gear teeth.

A lot of work is now carried out on computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines designed to speed up production. See the profile for CNC Machinist.

Hours and Environment

A normal working week is 39 hours. Shift-work including nights and weekends is common. Overtime may be available.

Larger factories are normally clean and well-lit; smaller workshops may be cramped. Safety equipment such as protective footwear, overalls and ear protectors are normally required. Millers usually have to stand for long periods whilst working.

Skills and Interests

As a miller, you should:

have practical ability
have good eyesight
have good hand-to-eye coordination
be able to understand engineering drawings and instructions
be able to work with great accuracy
be able to calculate cutting speeds and times
have an understanding of the strengths and other characteristics of materials
have some keyboard and computer skills
be able to concentrate for long periods
be aware of health and safety issues.

Entry

Employers take on most people as trainees. A common entry route for young people is to train as a technician apprentice, through the Apprenticeships scheme. Most apprentices come in at 16 to 19, but entry may be possible up to 24. You will need GCSEs (A-C)/S grades (1-3), including maths, English and science or technology, or an appropriate equivalent such as Edexcel Introductory Certificate/Diploma and First Certificate in Engineering.*

Check with training providers for exact entry requirements.

A BTEC First Diploma and BTEC National Certificate and Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering are also useful for entry into this field. Check with local colleges for details.

For general information about engineering as a career, see the website for SEMTA. In addition, the Engineering Training Council (Northern Ireland) has careers information and a course database for local colleges. See their website in Further Information.

* Note: These replace the former Foundation/Intermediate GNVQs in Engineering.

Training

Training is normally on the job and involves learning workshop skills at a training centre combined with work-based assessment. You can work towards City & Guilds Progression Awards at levels 2 and 3 in Production Engineering (Machining). Options include:

turning
milling
grinding
drilling.

There are also NVQs/SVQs Performing Manufacturing Operations at levels 1 and 2 with units covering CNC machining.

Apprenticeships may be available for those under the age of 24. In England these are currently Apprenticeships (level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (level 3). To find out more about these, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Apprenticeships may be different in other areas. For further information see Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland

Opportunities

Most openings are in general engineering, but some are in the motor, aerospace and shipbuilding industries. Some millers work on the maintenance side, for example for electricity generation companies in power stations. You can progress to supervisory positions within a section or workshop.

CNC machines are used to produce mass produced machined parts, and most employers prefer to train multi-skilled employees rather than specialists.

Annual Income

Figures are intended as a guideline only.

New entrants start at around £14,000 a year.
Experienced craftsmen/women can earn between £18,000 and £21,000 a year.
Some senior workers can earn over £25,000 a year.

Further information

SEMTA (Science Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance)

14 Upton Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0JT
Tel: 0800 282 167

http://www.semta.org.uk

Engineering Training Council (Northern Ireland)

Interpoint
20-24 York Street
Belfast
BT15 1AQ
Tel: 028 9032 9878

http://www.etcni.org.uk

WoW Careers Services Can Help You Prepare The Perfect CV or Provide Further Advice On This Career Path For More Information Call Us On 0845 224-2613 or Claim Your FREE CV Review Today.

Back

Custom Search