Engineering Apprentice

You will be learning then doing:

CNC Machining Automation Fabrication CAD CAM Design/assembly

We design and manufacture an array of products for the Rail and Aviation industry.

From setting and programming a CNC machine to welding or Assembly each day could be different depending on the training path and needs of the business.  

No 2 days are often the same.

Training:

Engineering Technician Level 3.

You will be trained by Cambridge Regional College and work mentor.

In your first year you will be in college two days a week and then three days in the workplace, then in year two and three you will be in college one day and work four, and in your last year you will be fully in the workplace. 

Training Outcome:

This really depends on the applicant.

You have the opportunity to become a full-time

CNC machinist A design engineer A metal fabricator

We will aim to tailor your time with us to suit your skills and interests.

Employer Description:
LPA Connection Systems design and manufacture flexible product solutions for complex electrical inter-connection applications. Our products include: Inter-car connection systems for rail rolling stock Ground power supply aviation products including connectors, cable harnesses, cable carriers and Red Box Aviation GPUs Niphan range of industrial connectors for rugged environments We have in-house fabrication, machining, assembly and test facilities to provide flexible, short lead time and cost-effective supply to our customers’ programmes. Our company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 9100 certified and is approved by companies such as Alstom, Hitachi Rail, Crossrail, London Underground, London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

Working Hours :
8am - 5pm Monday - Thursday 8am - 1:00pm Friday

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