Production Apprentice

• To advise supervision of any method/design improvements, which would enhance the quality, manufacturing process or performance of the product.
• To maintain proper records of all warranty claims, test results etc. and advise the management of any significant technical problems which may arise from time to time.
• To assist the goods in/despatch departments when workload demands.
• To assist the assembly section when the work load demands.
• To ensure all processes are performed in an efficient manner and within the agreed timescales.
• To ensure all repairs are performed in an efficient manner and customer warranties / service orders are dealt with promptly.
• To fulfil all requirements of your apprenticeship programme.
• To comply at all times with the company’s Health & Safety policy.
• To perform any other duties requested by the management of the company.

Training:
1 day a week at college in Bicester.

Training Outcome:
We assign a mentor to all apprentices to help guide and advise on career paths.
Previous apprentices have moved on to supervision and management roles within Manufacturing. Apprentices have also moved on to Production Engineering and QA.
We will support further learning through to higher level qualifications up to apprentice-degree level.

Employer Description:
De Soutter Medical specialise in the development, production and worldwide distribution of high performance powered orthopaedic tools for surgical procedures. Our goal is to develop and produce advanced surgical cutting solutions for a rapidly changing global healthcare market. Today, De Soutter Medical has some of the finest engineering facilities, producing a range of over 800 products, and maintaining a reputation for unrivalled customer service.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. 30 minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Time Management,Interest in Engineering,Motivated,Willingness to learn