Level 3 – Mechanical Manufacturing Technician apprentice

The role of the apprentice is to learn how to safely and competently operate, manage daily maintenance functions and complete relevant admin roles for a variety of machine tools (Manual and CNC) around the factory.

Year 1 will consist of initial training within a dedicated apprentice workshop. Knowledge and skills to be learnt will include:

Health and Safety in the Workshop Types and correct use of measuring equipment Hand fitting Manual Turning CNC Turning Manual Milling CNC Milling Cylindrical and Surface Grinding.

Year 2 and onwards will involve multiple placements in the various manufacturing departments within the factory, gaining the knowledge, skills and evidence required to complete the apprenticeship and then to become a valued employee within the company. As well as the operations of the various machine tools.

Additional knowledge and experiences gained will also include:

Programming & Control Systems Automation Cobots & Robots Safe Systems of Work Quality Standards SKF Lean Manufacturing Principles (Autonomous Maintenance/5 Whys/5S/Defined Work etc)

Day release to college is during term time only, for the length of the apprenticeship. The main contact throughout the apprenticeship will be the Apprenticeships Manager plus a dedicated Apprentice Advisor and Apprentice Trainer/Assessor based at the College of West Anglia.

Training:

Dedicated workshop and manufacturing machine shop training with 1 day a week at college during term times -Level 3 Machining Technician.

Training Outcome:

Complete Level 3 Engineering qualification leading to a Full time “highly skilled” employee, working within the manufacturing departments of the company.

 

Employer Description:

SKF Cooper is the world’s oldest and leading supplier of split roller bearings which is part of SKF Group. SKF is the World’s largest bearing company with circa 45,000 employees. Location will be factory based, in King’s Lynn for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8 hrs, Friday 5 hrs - total of 37 hrs per week, 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Times – 1st year 08:00 to 16:30 at workplace College day(s) and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Team working,Keen interest in Engineering,Willingness to learn,Accurately produce plans,Follow instructions accurately,Good timekeeper,Able to work well on own,Eye for detail,Able to complete tasks in time