Engineering Lab Technician Apprentice

Testing and approval of plasma and HVOF coated test pieces
o Sectioning and mounting
o Polishing of Metallurgical specimens
o Rockwell and Vickers hardness testing
o Assessing coatings on the microscope and generating report.
o Progressing to approval of reports and signing jobs as compliant / non compliant on behalf of the customer Assist with TPM schedule in the laboratory – calibration of hardness testers, checking coolant / degreaser concentrations etc. Tensile testing of Plasma and HVOF coatings in support of R & D and NPI projects Assisting the wider engineering team with coating development and NPI activities

Training:

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Training Outcome:

Full time permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Metal Process Services Ltd provide uniquely integrated process engineering solutions.

We provide coating and finishing services on components from 1mm to 2 metres in diameter predominantly for the Space, Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine markets but the technologies employed have applications in a wide range of other sectors:

Space
Aerospace
IGT Industrial Gas Turbine
Oil
Gas
Biochemical
Textile
Automotive
Construction

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.00pm. Friday, 7.00am - 11.30am.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Initiative