Heat Treatment Support Apprentice

Operate furnaces, starting with manual tasks and progressing to full operation over time Inspect and test components to confirm correct processing and quality standards Handle goods in and out, including customer contact and forklift truck operation following training Support the production planner with scheduling and customer communications Perform other tasks as needed to support day-to-day operations Develop future skills in energy management, quality control, and process control Contribute to improving business efficiency and supporting a small company environment Support manufacturing processes including heat treatment, machining, and inspection Learn to use precision measuring tools and quality control techniques Follow safety and quality standards consistently Assist with production planning and workflow optimisation Maintain equipment and work areas to ensure efficiency and safety Collaborate with teams to solve problems and improve processes

Training:
4 days per week on-the-job at Alpha-Rowen Ltd 1 day per week off-the-job training at Sandwell College 404 High Street, West Bromwich B70 9LB

Training Outcome:
To progress as a full-time employee

Employer Description:
Alpha-Rowen Ltd is a key link in its customers’ supply chain, committed to delivering timely, high-quality services that enhance their customers’ products. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, the company operates under a quality assurance management system certified to ISO 9001:2015. Based on one site in the West Midlands, Alpha-Rowen currently employs 16 people, with an average tenure of over 15 years. Normal operations run 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, providing maximum capacity during the working week. The company has six furnaces, catering for orders ranging from one-offs and small batches to multi-tonne production. They offer austempering, which provides a tough structure with minimal distortion, as well as oil hardening and stress relieving services.

Working Hours :
Monday 9 am-5 pm Tues/Wed/Thur 8 am-4 pm Fri 8 am-12 pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness