Machine Operative Apprentice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual who would like to join a progressing company. This role is based within the established Production department; therefore, a strong team player attitude is essential.

Duties and responsibilities:

Training towards:

Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality and safety, in line with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements Carry out duties in a safe, timely, economic and effective manner Shall possess an understanding and be competent in using and interpreting engineering data and documentation Shall perform tasks within the Production department, as requested by production personnel, which are commensurate with the nature of the departmental workload After suitable training and under supervision, shall perform tasks commensurate with the skill base and experience within the relevant Production area Shall carry out manual turning techniques Shall carry out manual milling techniques Prepare and use lathes for turning operations Prepare and use milling machines Produce tool and die assemblies Be competent in the use of computer software packages to assist with engineering activitiesUnderstand the principles of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining/fabrication Shall undertake reasonable instructions and tasks from senior personnel, commensurate with the nature of the job and in the best interests of the company

Staff relationship:

Directly responsible to the Works Manager/Production Planning Manager Liaises internally with departmental trainers Liaises with assigned mentor for apprenticeship work and progress Liaises with contacts at the appointed learning provider for apprenticeship work

Training:

You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.

Upon successful completion you will receive a Level 2 Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacture qualification You will be assigned an assessor who will visit the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship Functional skills may be required as part of this apprenticeship

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will be initially working as part of a small team but with the correct work ethic, organisation and commitment could develop to lead and push the department forward. The company has long term goals to introduce new machines and techniques which the successful applicant will be a part of or could drive forward with the correct application of their skills.

The long-term goals would be to work towards being a skilled machinist and engineer.

Employer Description:

Barton Firtop Engineering is a competitive designer, manufacturer, and supplier of Strainers, Filters, Separators, Coalescers, and Flame Arresters, predominantly serving the Oil & Gas Industry. We specialise in product design and project management, ensuring on-time delivery of strainer and filtration equipment that meets complex specifications for materials, manufacturing, NDE, documentation, and Quality Control.

Our in-house expertise includes advanced 3D Modelling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), enabling us to design and certify to ASME VIII, Division 1 and PD5500 pressure vessel codes. We offer both fabricated and highly competitive cast designs.

Barton Firtop operates a custom-built manufacturing plant in Worcestershire (UK), which includes a pipework/vessel fabrication division. Additionally, we wholly own a competitive

manufacturing facility in Goa, India, which supplies fully machined and tested cast products sourced from high-quality ISO-approved foundries. Barton Firtop India has been a trusted supplier to worldwide projects via our UK head office for over 20 years.

Please note that Barton Firtop reserves the right to bring forward the closing date of any job vacancy if a suitable number of quality applications are received from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible rather than waiting until the published closing date.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00. We operate a flexi-time policy to enable employees to choose their preferred working pattern, i.e. start/end times of their working day, within timeframes set by the company and agreed by line managers.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Initiative,Professional Presentation,Reliability