Manufacturing engineer apprentice

Job role:

·        To develop, optimise and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality and safety.

·        Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs, minimise waste and increase efficiency.

·        Work with other teams in the business, such as engineering, manufacturing, health and safety, stock control and marketing to ensure smooth integration of new processes, products, technologies and equipment.

·        To create and maintain any documentation that supports manufacturing processes.

 

Role responsibilities:

·        Conduct analyses of current process cycle times and output. Use this study to highlight areas of potential improvement.

·        Look into manufacturing process flows to highlight areas of waste. Using tools such as Auto CAD, design and improve factory layouts to achieve optimum processes.

·        Use the current scrap and remedial records to analyse process quality performances and react to any increases or any potential process improvements. Use root cause analysis tools to identify causes.

·        Create and maintain production documentation, such as SOPs. Continually making sure that they are up to date and valid.

·        Be involved in creating specifications for acquiring new machinery and equipment to ensure fit for purpose.

·        Provide technical support on processes and equipment for other teams.

·        Work with the engineering teams to make sure machinery meets required OEE levels to maintain process outputs.

·        Work alongside the Health and safety team to ensure all processes are delivered safely and continually strive to reduce risks of processes.

·        Be aware of new technologies to support the running of manufacturing processes such as automated counters, cameras, sensors etc.

In addition to, or substitution for, your normal duties we may require you to undertake other duties as required.

Training:

The successful applicant will be enrolled on to the Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship with Burnley College. 

Training Outcome:

Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Established in Lancashire in 1993, GAP has flourished year after year, becoming a trusted trade supplier of low-maintenance PVC-U & Aluminium building products to both residential and commercial markets across the country. Our growth and success are due to our valued trade customers and our dedicated team here at GAP, whose commitment and expertise are the cornerstone of our operations.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shift pattern to be confirmed.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working