Maintenance technician apprentice

Accept responsibility for the task and complete any preparatory documentation or opening of electronic recording that may be required to commence the task.  Plan and prepare the maintenance activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working, agree planned actions and obtain any required permits or permissions required to carry out the task. Communicate and report issues affecting equipment availability that may impact on operations. Select, obtain and prepare all resources required to carry out the task for example: tools, materials, documentation, permits. Carry out pre-use checks of equipment, tools and other resources. Set up safe systems of work ensuring that statutory regulations and organisational compliance requirements are met. Manufacture, repair or refurbish components using a range of hand and machine tools Perform mechatronics maintenance activities ensuring all parts and consumables used in the maintenance activity comply with manufacturers specifications. Revise, edit, update and store documentation. Comply with organisational policies and legislation regarding document and electronic storage Carry out planned preventative maintenance including functional, static and operational checks on complex equipment and assets Apply condition monitoring techniques or use condition monitoring results (for example oil, vibration, thermal, NDT) to determine equipment condition Use a range of test and measuring equipment (including both electrical and physical measures) and appropriate calculations required to carry out the task and to aid in fault diagnosis. Return equipment to operational condition, re-connect any ancillary equipment and services, and carry out required functional, static, quality and operational checks to confirm equipment serviceability and fitness for purpose Restore workplace and leave in a safe condition. Hand over completed work to responsible parties confirming completion of maintenance activities Carry out continuous improvement and identify possible opportunities for improvements and efficiencies which add value to business activities. Communicate with stakeholders to achieve work goals

Training:

Mechatronics maintenance technician level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Over a 42 month period you will be working at company for four days a week and then 1 day a week you will be in attendance at Sandwell College 

Training Outcome:
A full-time role may be offered to the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Brooks Forgings Limited, established in 1960, is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of forged, machined, and fabricated components. From conceptual drawings and original samples to finished components, Brooks Forgings has expanded through diversification and invested in over two dozen manufacturing processes. When combined with the latest industry recognised quality standards it gives us a competitive edge in the UK. Our manufacturing diversification enables us to supply many sectors all over the globe including Rail, Civil Engineering, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Offshore & Buoyancy, Mining & Excavation, Defence, Naval & Marine, Leisure, and Agriculture.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative