Machinist Apprentice

This role will include:

Learning to carry out machine setting activities in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures, including the use of guard cards and oil cards Assisting with the setup and operation of progression and single-operation presses to produce quality components Conducting quality checks and completing all required production and quality documentation Learning and applying best practice setting techniques, including SMED principles Supporting the maintenance of customer and company quality standards at all times Ensuring operators understand job requirements, gauging procedures, and Kaptur documentation when working on new setups Carrying out daily TPM checks on associated equipment and reporting any issues identified Assisting with the upkeep of machinery and reporting faults promptly to the Engineering Director, Maintenance Team, or relevant supervisor Learning to accurately record tooling and maintenance activities within the MaintainX system Supporting weekly inspections of oils, greases, spill kits, and other consumables, ensuring replenishment requirements are reported Identifying and reporting health, safety, environmental, and quality concerns, while adhering to company policies and procedures Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and workplace layout improvements within the production area Supporting Engineering and New Project teams with the introduction of new products and processes Communicating effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments to ensure the smooth flow of information Assisting the Maintenance Team with maintenance activities when required Looking for opportunities to improve production rates and supporting the implementation of improvement ideas Operating forklift trucks and ancillary equipment where trained and authorised Undertaking training on new equipment and sharing knowledge with team members where appropriate Providing support to other departments, including Quality, Production, Welding, and Logistics, when required

Training:
This is a Level 3 Machining apprenticeship, delivered over a 36 month period The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 2 and a half days per week for the first 14 month

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available at the company

Employer Description:
Originally established in 1955 Metal Assemblies now operates out of 75,000 square foot of manufacturing space and employs over 130 people to produce stampings and assemblies for our customers who predominantly serve the automotive industry. About 25% of our production is exported to Europe as well further afield to places like Mexico, Brazil, Turkey and Japan. Metal Assemblies works closely with its customer base and offers extensive support at all stages of a project. Our technical competency means that we are able to offer design review and feasibility advice to our customers across a range of processes often reducing the complexity of a product or process leading to lower production costs. Continued investment at Metal Assemblies means that by utilising the most modern equipment we remain competitive in a very demanding environment. This can be seen not just in the presses and machine tools that we use to produce the parts we supply, but also in the latest scanning techniques that we employ in our quality department and the bespoke manufacturing computer system used to support our manufacturing processes from concept to despatch. Metal Assemblies enjoys the support of a wide range of suppliers, many of whom have worked with us for several years. This enables us to offer support processes like painting, plating, heat treatment, toolmaking and prototype manufacture in tandem with our own comprehensive capabilities. In an ever changing world where the environment and ethical standards play more and more of a role when selecting a supplier Metal Assemblies continues to adapt its practices and processes to fully conform to modern expectations. Metal Assemblies continues to grow by offering a reliable, flexible and friendly service to all of our customer.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Interest in engineering,Problem Solving,Punctual,Enthusiastic