Apprentice Toolmaker
Key responsibilities, but not limited to the following:
Support and maintain Health and Safety Procedures to a high standard. Housekeeping has to be kept to a high standard and take responsibility for your own area. To offer flexibility within the role to ensure internal and external requirements are met. Working to company's quality system. Working as part of a team. Undertake development training to improve skills where required. To undergo any other duties if the company requires. Learn to use measurement and inspection tools (micrometres, gauges, CMMs) to ensure component accuracy.Personal qualities:
Strong interest in mechanical or precision engineering. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced toolmakers. Basic understanding of maths and engineering principles. Punctual, reliable, and a team player.Training Provided:
Structured training in-house. Exposure to both traditional and modern tooling techniques, including CNC, EDM, CAD/CAM, and tool design principles.Training:
Course contents:
Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures. Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources. Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines. Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines. Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area. Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns. Record information – paper-based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements. Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components. Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles. Plan and organise your own work and resources. Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes. 4 days per week on-the-job at Petford Group. 1 day per week off-the-job training at Sandwell College Engineering Centre, West Bromwich.Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a full-time permanent position within the company, with opportunities for further development and progression.
Employer Description:
We are one of the Black Country’s most enterprising manufacturers. Since our formation in 1971 we have developed to become one of the country’s leading mould toolmakers.
Working Hours :
Basic Hours: • 7:00am – 3:30 Monday to Thursday. • 7am – 2:30 Friday.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness