Apprentice Toolmaker

This is a 4 year apprenticeship resulting in a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The first year will be spent at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Redditch learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.

Skills you’ll develop include:

Milling Turning CAD TIG Welding CNC Turning Fitting & assembly skills

Responsibilities and Duties will Include:

Support foundry production, manufacturing cells in any capacity, carrying out repairs and maintenance to Dies and Shear Tools on and off the machines. Assist in ensuring that maximum production activities take place and plan out other work schedule left by Toolroom Manager. Taking apart and inspection of open and shut dies. Taking apart and inspection of dies with sliding hydraulic / manual cores. Welding and reforming breakout by hand. Manufacturing jigs and fixtures. Taking apart and inspection of shear tools. Manufacturing punches and core pins from drawings. Assembly of shot stems and tips. Knowledge of hydraulic cylinders and the ability to re-seal and check safely. Removal of solder from dies on DCM Welding repairs on die breakout inside DCM. Changing broken core pins on the die casting machine. Changing broken shear tool punches on the DCM. Reinserting cavities and slide cores into bolsters. Fitting new inserts, spreaders and bushes. Testing water cooling channels and hydraulics on die casting tools. Assist in tooling preventative maintenance and improvement activities

Training:
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the four year programme, an individual assessment will be carried out by Evtec to determine whether a full time position will be offered.

Employer Description:
Evtec Aluminium is a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of complex aluminium castings. A cradle to grave supplier, we support across the whole lifecycle from prototypes to volume manufacturing making us the ideal partner. With inhouse casting, machining, testing and assembly capabilities, quality is built into our DNA and considered at all stages of the design process ensuring the most cost-effective overall cost solution for our customers. At the heart of what we do is attention to detail and the creation of robust quality products which are manufactured using class-leading production techniques.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 12pm. Whilst at training provider

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working