Toolmaker Apprenticeship

We are seeking to employ and train a craft apprentice as a Toolmaker. You will receive broad-based training covering many aspects of Aerospace Manufacture, specialising as a craft apprentice. You can become a Toolmaker.

Job role will include:

Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation in a toolmaking environment.

Understand structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used for the manufacture and repair of tooling, moulds, dies, jigs and fixtures.

Understand the safe operation, correct selection and the application of a range of hand tools used for toolmaking and die maintenance, including grinders, drills, stones etc.

Understand the safe operation and operating principles of a range of complex and often state-of-the-art workshop machinery (such as CNC lathes, milling, grinding and erosion machining centres, drilling and welding equipment).

Understand how to set up and operate the machinery/equipment efficiently and effectively.

Understand the principles of how the relevant tools, dies, jigs and fixtures being manufactured/maintained function, the operating sequences, the purpose of the individual components/systems and how they interact.

Understand the application of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems as applied to various moulding, injection, pressing and similar associated machinery.

Continuous improvements activities.

Apprentices will be required to comply with all ethical, environmental and safety regulations. While onsite apprentices will rotate during year 2 throughout departments to ensure competency in all required skill sets.

Training:
This is a 4 year Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification. You will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ, full time for the first 12 months to undertake a variety of engineering training and theory work. Qualifications include; Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence). Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support. Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

Training Outcome:

You could become a Subject Matter Expert in this discipline, further development to tooling engineer.

Employer Description:
Collins Aerospace provides a wide range of heat transfer and fluids management products and services for the military and commercial aerospace markets and electronics industries. Our ability to provide customers with an integrated approach to the development of value added systems, subsystems and equipment has made us a leader in heat transfer and fluids management systems. Industry leading developments continue to keep the company at the forefront of aerospace technology. Today, we operate as an autonomous business unit within Collins Aerospace, Electric, Environmental & Engine Systems. Collins Aerospace is a part of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX).

Working Hours :
1st year: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am- 12:30pm. 2nd year onwards Monday - Thursday 7:45am-4:15pm, Friday 7:45am- 12:45pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Interest in engineering,Interest in manufacturing,Willingness to learn