Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Joining the PPP team as a Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice, your role will be focused on undertaking the manufacturing processes on-site. As part of your programme, you will learn how to:

Plan work activities, including sourcing components, equipment and tooling Interpret technical information Prepare the work area for the assembly task Assemble components to produce equipment, machines and systems Produce complex high-value, low-volume assemblies How to produce and/or re-furbish components Check your work against quality standards and make any required adjustments Hand over products and prepare the work area for the next task With experience, you will also be able to identify and resolve problems

Training:

As a Mechanical Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with Precision Products (Portsmouth) Ltd, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.

Your Level 3 programme will include a Level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a Level 3 BTEC technical certificate. 

Overall duration 45 months.

Training Outcome:

The career opportunities at Precision Products (Portsmouth) are very varied. We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential. Our previous apprentices have gone on to become valuable members of our team.

Fulltime employment Further personal development Further academic development Higher apprenticeship

Employer Description:
At Precision Products, we manufacture a complete range of roll handling machinery for the paper industry. Reels are safety secured via either our airshafts or mechanically expanding shafts and chucks. Our safety chuck enables reels to be easily loaded whilst ensuring the shaft cannot be removed when winding. Typical industries serviced include: - packaging materials, labels, bag making, printing, converting, continuous stationery, tapes, ribbons, plastic film, forms, paper coatings, paper slitting. We offer a complete repair and refurbishment facility for all makes of airshaft. Spare parts are available ex-stock for most shafts made within the EU. All products are designed and manufactured in-house utilising the latest C.N.C. machine tools, combined with an uncompromising attention to detail and quality. We believe in offering the most technically advanced products, at the highest quality, at the right price.

Working Hours :
Mon - Fri 07.30 - 16.00 with some flexibility.

Skills:
Enthusiastic team player,Self-motivated and driven,Excellent communication skills,Positive attitude,Willingness to learn,Good manual dexterity,Real interest in maintenance,Good co-ordination,Methodical and logical,Good problem solving skills,Learn through instruction