Mechanical Manufacturing Apprentice

The apprentice will be given a training plan to run alongside the college work to track and record the progress made within the manufacturing departments. Signed off by competent trainers and overseen by the training manager. Structured reviews will also take place to ensure that both the apprentice’s & companies feedback is voiced, and any support is given where required.

Those training in the apprenticeship scheme will have the prospect of joining the newly formed ‘Technical Lead’ team within Daido upon completion of the apprenticeship, which provides a career path within company for either a Technically focused or Management led individual.

CNC Equipment available for apprentices to gain knowledge and experience with:

Leadwell (lathes & mills) Mazak (lathes & mills) Okuma (lathes) Hitachi (lathes)

Apprentices also have an opportunity to rotate from one manufacturing department to another; this will help gain a broader understanding of not only the CNC equipment but also product knowledge.

Each department that an apprentice rotates into will have a competent technical lead to assist and train them, coupled with a training plan that plots the machines they will be working on. This is a Permanent position considered on successful completion of Apprenticeship. Apprenticeship itself is three to four years in total.

Training:
Machining Technician Level 3  1st year- 2-3 days a week at college  2nd-3rd year- 1 day a week at college 

Training Outcome:

Potential opportunities for a career within the company. 

Employer Description:
Daido Metal is a world leader in the supply of plain bearings for automotive, marine, rail, traction, industrial engines and machines. Solely devoted to the development and supply of plain bearings, we are uniquely able to supply the complete range. We are a global Japanese owned Company with facilities in Europe, Asia, India, China and Russia. Daido Industrial Bearings Europe Ltd, based in Ilminster, produces plain bearings, bushings and thrust bearings for medium speed diesel engines, turbochargers and a range of other rotating and reciprocating machines. We aim to achieve continuous growth backed by our technology and the specialist knowledge and expertise of our employees.

Working Hours :
Monday to Wednesday - 7am to 4:30pm Thursday 7am to 4:10pm College days to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative