Spring Fabrication Engineering Apprentice

The role will involve the production of small precision-manufactured components from sheet metal and formed wire.

You will work with both manual and semi-automatic machinery to produce high-quality aerospace components.

You will develop skills in:

Sheet metal fabrication Wire forming and spring production (compression and tension springs) Operating fly presses Operating power presses Using auto-coiling machinery Working with aerospace grade materials Inspecting components to strict quality standards Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Examples of products you will manufacture include:

Brackets for aircraft landing gear systems Shims and washers for locking rivets on Airbus A320/A319 wings and fuselage Compression and tension springs for precision assemblies and actuators Wire forms for aircraft seating systems Electrical steel laminations used in stators and electrical assemblies Sheet metal fabrications for onboard aircraft filtration systems All components are produced to exacting aerospace tolerances where precision, consistency and attention to detail are critical

Training:

Training will be delivered in partnership with Rochdale Training Association (RTA).

Year 1:

You will complete your NVQ Level 2 through a structured block -release engineering programme, spending most of your time at RTA developing core engineering skills

Years 2 - 3:

You will progress onto NVQ Level 3, primarily based at NEMA with one day per week at college During this stage, you will rotate across workshop departments to develop a broad understanding of machining, winding, assembly, testing and fabrication processes A key milestone will include producing a complete electric motor assembly and its constituent components from scratch, giving you a holistic understanding of the entire manufacturing process After completing your rotations, you will be placed within the spring and fabrication department where your specialist training will continue Subject to performance and attainment, progression to Level 4 and beyond may be fully funded and supported by NEMA

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion, apprentices may:

Secure a permanent role within the spring and fabrication department Progress to Level 4 engineering qualifications (fully funded) Develop into specialist fabrication or tooling roles

Employer Description:

Established in 1954, NEMA Ltd is a Tier 2 aerospace engineering manufacturer supplying precision electro-mechanical and mechanical components to leading global aerospace organisations. Operating to AS9100 Rev D standards, NEMA holds quality approvals with BAE Systems, Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo, Triumph and other major aerospace manufacturers.

With over 95% of manufacturing completed in-house, including precision machining, winding, assembly, testing and spring/metal pressings, NEMA offers apprentices the opportunity to develop specialist skills within a highly controlled aerospace environment.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term engineering career manufacturing safety-critical components used on major commercial and defence aircraft platforms.

Working Hours :
4 day working week. Monday - Thursday, Flexible hours between 6.00am - 5.30pm

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Logical,Physical fitness