Weldrite - Level 3 - Engineering Technician Apprentice

We are seeking to employ and train 1 Technician Apprentice

You will be highly trained to work in the world of manufacturing. The initial training will be broad based and could lead to a first appointment as a Technician

The main operators are MIG welders and they are supported by material handling personnel who prepare the parts.

The material preparation include use of cutting machines, hand grinders, pedestal drillers. The apprentice will become familiar with all these operations whilst on site. They will also be assisting in the operation of the Plasma Cutter which cuts out metal shapes. The design drawing is loaded into system and converts the information into a a programme file (Computer Aided Manufacturing) which tells the machine what shape and dimensions to cut. The loading and unloading of the sheet metal onto the cutting bed. The use of a hand grinder to smooth edges. Getting an understanding of the products and production of drawings (CAD).

Training:

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK In house training in line with your requirements Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Training Outcome:

The plasma cutting role may expand to a more supervisory position as the workload increases and therefore include NVQ level 4 qualification, and future advancement to HNC.

The company plans to expand into other complementary products and therefore opportunities could be available within the other group companies.

Employer Description:
Weldrite (Midlands) Ltd is a small Company producing metal stillages and cages for the storage and transportation of goods. The main operation is welding metal parts together to assemble a wide variety of cages of different sizes. The materials used are mainly metal tubing, sheet metal and metal mesh. We are a progressive company continuing to invest in up-to-date equipment and in improving the skills of our employees. We are proud of the high-level quality of our products and delivery time given to our customers. The equipment used in production areas include: MIG Welders, Hand grinders, various metal cutting machines, pedestal drills, Fork Lift Trucks, enclosed paint spray booth, and the Plasma Cutter. The current system used for CAD/CAM is Solidworks in 3D.

Working Hours :
Mon - Thursday, 8.00am to 5.00pm and Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience