L2 Engineering Operative Apprentice

Day-to-day responsibilities:

To complete a programme of training to be conducted within the various departments of Grinding, Turning, Engineering and Planning, Quality Assurance, Assembly and Jig and Tool to gain a good appreciation of the company as a whole Join a very knowledgeable and productive Turning department and learn to operate, set and programme CNC lathes Use and learn a number of different machines and processes, including Hard Turning Become a key member of the Turning department Carrying out tasks and duties as directed by the departmental Manager / Supervisor Dedicate sufficient amount of time to ensure all elements of the college side of the Apprenticeship are completed within set timescales Represent self and company when at college

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard -  The Machining Pathway (Option 2 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Role) This is a 12-18-month duration apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided

Training Outcome:
Further training to become a fully trained CNC operator/setter after the initial training Training will be proved in all areas, but specialising in one is possible after the initial training period

Employer Description:

Braintree Precision Components is a manufacturer of precision ball and roller bearings and other high-accuracy machined components. It is part of the Hepco Group, world leaders in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of linear motion products and precision components for automation and special purpose machine projects.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 4.00pm. Friday: 7.30am - 3.00pm with a 10 minute tea break and 30 minute lunch break (unpaid) every day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness