Apprentice Cabinet Vision Designer and Optimisation Specialist

CROWN CABINETS LTD

BURNLEY, BB10 1NY

Closes on Friday 31 January

Posted on 1 August 2024


Summary

Crown Cabinets based in Burnley are recruiting for an Apprentice Cabinet Vision Designer and Optimisation Specialist. The successful candidate will work towards their level 2 Furniture Manufacturing apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will take approximately 24 months to complete.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 (2 x 15 min breaks & 30 min lunch)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 7 February

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

First 12 Months:

  • Shop Floor Training
  • Assemble cabinets alongside the assembly team, working from Factory Orders and cabinet lists
  • Pick components and learn about the various items and materials used in our products
  • Gain practical experience with CNC machines, understanding tooling and drilling patterns
  • Develop a thorough understanding of our production processes and techniques

Design and Optimisation Phase:

  • Cabinet Vision Training
  • Learn to use Cabinet Vision software to design and optimise cabinet work
  • Work closely with the production manager to ensure you acquire the necessary skills for effective design and optimisation
  • Apply your production knowledge to enhance design accuracy and efficiency

Typical Day:

  • Collaborate with the assembly team to build cabinets according to specifications
  • Engage in hands-on training with CNC machinery and other tools
  • Participate in design sessions, gradually taking on more responsibilities in Cabinet Vision
  • Work with the production manager to align your training with company goals and projects

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1A

ELM STREET MILL

ELM STREET BUSINESS PARK

BURNLEY

BB10 1NY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Your training course

Furniture manufacturer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship Standard & Qualification
  • Work-based learning 
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
  • The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working

About this company

Our cabinets are manufactured using the latest CNC technology. We build our cabinets in 3D space with industry leading optimisation software and 'print' them from the highest spec board available in a massive - and growing - selection of decors. ​ The large majority of our cabinets are delivered rigid and ready to install at no extra cost. Hettich Sensys soft close hinges are included. We use white Hettich Arcitech soft close drawers as our default drawer system

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression into full-time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Recruitment

01254 395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000268697.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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