Industrial Paint Shop Apprentice - BEL Valves

Working within BEL Valves Industrial Paint Shop with exposure to the Blast Chamber and Industrial Paint Application bays, utilising industry leading equipment and PPE Working with overhead cranes to manoeuvre/manipulate component/assemblies Learning required masking, and coating repair techniques Learn to use the latest coating and profile measuring equipment Interpret and follow drawings/diagrams and coating specifications for required component or assembly Plan work activity, including resources, equipment and tooling Quality check and adjust components or assembly against required specification; for example testing and calibrating Identify and resolve problems with components or assembly; fault diagnosis Hand over completed components or assembly, this may include storage and commissioning Re-instate work area and equipment Contribute to continuous improvement in component production or assembly

Training:

Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

You will complete a 4 year apprenticeship specialising in an Industrial Paint Shop environment whilst also building up knowledge and skills within the Assembly and Test areas You will study with South Tyneside Marine School, completing a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering At the start of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend the first 15 weeks at South Tyneside Marine School You’ll then join the team at Bel Valves in Walker, where you’ll spend four days per week in the factory, while attending college one day per week

Training Outcome:
Paint Technician  Operations Lead

Employer Description:
BEL Valves, part of the British Engines Group, is a global business with a strong brand delivered over 60 years. BEL Valves offers design, manufacture, testing and aftermarket care of high integrity valves and actuators to critical offshore and onshore projects, within the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors. Core activities are managed from the head office in Newcastle upon Tyne, with international projects supported from a local and satellite network. Companies and products in the British Engines group include: CMP Products – electrical cable glands, cable cleats and associated products BEL Engineering – engineering service provider of sub-contract machining, assembly and test Michell Bearings – hydrodynamic bearing manufacturer Rotary Power – hydraulic motors and pumps, and hydraulic power units BEL Valves – high integrity valves, actuators and controls Stephenson Gobin – electromagnetic clutches and brakes, and fire safety products Stadium Export Service – export service and industrial packing solutions Tyne Pressure Testing – specialist pressure testing facilities, testing to extreme pressures

Working Hours :
5 days a week. Pattern to be confirmed with the training school

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative