What specific tasks and projects have you been working on recently and what has been your favourite one so far?

I've been working on making parts for a machine that helps position and secure items during production for an automotive customer. We teamed up with our customer's engineers for this project, and I personally made some of these parts from the drawings they provided. Additionally, with guidance from my supervisor, I set up and programmed a CNC milling machine to make sure the parts are the right size and shape before carefully adding holes.

Can you describe any new skills or techniques you’ve recently learned?

I'm proud of my recent progress in CNC programming. I used the machine's built-in tools to make special pockets in components for a renewable energy customer. This project let me show my skills in using the machine to create customised features, making each pocket just right for the components. It was tough but satisfying, and it made me better at CNC programming. It also showed me how important it is to be precise and careful when making parts for different industries..

How have you been applying the theoretical knowledge you’ve gained in your training to practical tasks?

This month, I'm starting my CNC Machine Technician course at Newcastle College. I'm excited about this opportunity because it will help me improve my engineering knowledge.

I'm looking forward to learning more about CNC technology, something I've been interested in for a while. This course will give me hands-on experience with advanced CNC machines and help me understand how they work and how to program them. I'm also looking forward to learning from experienced instructors and working with classmates who are also interested in precision engineering. This educational journey will give me the skills and expertise I need to advance my career at Turnmill, and I'm excited about what the future holds for me here!