At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
This is an exciting opportunity with long-term career prospects and an excellent starting salary. Successful candidates will be working alongside the existing team to carry out predictive, preventative and breakdown maintenance on a diverse range of machinery. This is a diverse role that will provide opportunities and experiences in a multi-functional manufacturing setting where no two days will be the same.
Arconic invests in personal development and will support further education where linked to business need.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in preventative, predictive and routine maintenance work
Identify and ensure critical spares are stocked and reordered
Co-ordinate with suppliers to supply spare parts for machines
Carry out TPM (Preventative Maintenance) schedules
Carry out the maintenance of plant machinery, electrically or mechanically (depending on your role)
Identifying and liaise with suppliers of maintenance services when required
Investigating maintenance problems affecting production and identify improvements
Maintain and record work and machine breakdown history
Assist and learn from experienced electrical/ mechanical workers to help build skillset
Focus strongly on safety, knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems and building good mechanical/electrical systems
Work within and abide by the company policies
Undertake all onsite training to successfully complete the training
Attend college regularly to become a fully qualified Mechanical craftsman with BTEC ONC electrical engineering
Undertake an NVQ qualification and learn and integrate the knowledge, skills and experiences
Training:Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training - in year 1, in 6-week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
In house training in line with your requirements
Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Technician.Training Outcome:Successful apprentices can look forward to a long career within Arconic, with previous apprentices now being in roles such as Engineers, Instrumentation personnel and Maintenance Manager.Employer Description:Arconic is manufacturing company based in Kitts Green, Birmingham. We produce aluminium plate primarily for the aerospace industry but also operate in other markets such as defence. The plant was built in 1938 and produced high strength aluminium alloys for aircraft and ships during the second world war.
COMPANY
• Arconic is a well-established business working alongside large aircraft manufacturers, both commercial and military..• 4-year apprenticeship with potential to move on to HNC in mechanical engineering.
Lightweight, high-strength aluminum has played a critical role in the aerospace industry since the Wright brothers’ first flight. Today, demand for new aircraft—driven by global population growth, increasing per capita incomes and higher penetration of air travel—continues to grow, and our aerospace product offerings continue to advance the industry.
Our solutions range from the world’s largest fuselage panels and wing skins, to thick aluminum plate and extrusions for floor beams and seat tracks. With significant multi-year contracts among major commercial aircraft OEMs and framers, Arconic offers high-performance sheet, plate and extruded products for almost every aircraft in the sky.
Arconic also supplies high-strength aluminum to the defense and space industry. Across air, land and sea, our defense innovations maximize speed, agility and survivability. Collaborating with military and business partners, we create sheet, plate and extruded solutions that are lighter, faster, stronger and more cost effective.
At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.Working Hours :Year 1 - Working hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 12:30 when at Make UK,
Year 2 and 3 - Working hours: Days - 8hrs per day (TBC) and block release to Make UK for 16 weeks.
Year 4 Working hours: (shift hours) - 4ON/4OFF DAYS (TBC).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
