Level 3 – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprentice

The role of the apprentice is to learn how to safely and competently carry out a broad range of activities which may include installation, testing, fault finding, rectification, modifications of complex automated equipment and manufacturing machinery, as well as daily management of maintenance functions and to complete relevant admin roles for a variety of maintenance tasks.

As well as the various maintenance operations, 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, term time only, for the length of the apprenticeship. The main contact throughout the apprenticeship will be the Maintenance and Apprenticeships Manager(s) plus a dedicated Apprentice Advisor and Apprentice Trainer/Assessor based at the College of West Anglia.

Training:

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3.

Dedicated workshop and machine shop training with 1 day a week at college during term times.

Training Outcome:

Complete Level 3 Engineering qualification leading to a full-time “highly skilled” employee, working within the maintenance department 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 and College day(s) and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Team working,Keen interest in Engineering,Willingness to learn,Accurately produce plans,Accurately follow instructions,Good timekeeping,Able to work well on own,Eye for detail,Complete tasks within time