Production and Manufacturing Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work with experienced professionals and receive training in all aspects of our production and manufacturing processes. The role is hybrid with hands-on engineering and office-based manufacturing/production control and optimization.

Annual wage

£16,770 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary will increase each year (£23,400, £25,837.50, £28,275)

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.45pm and Friday, 7.00am - 11.45am

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 6 October

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

CNC programming (FANUC Controls) and tool setting
Reading and interpreting Job Cards and Engineering Drawings
Implementing product design changes to improve manufacturing efficiency/cost reduction (liaising with various departments)
Inspecting products for quality and consistency, implementing required corrective actions (working with QA department)
Manufacturing input for new product design/development meetings
Auditing departments and processes in line with QMS (ISO9001 & 14001)
Creation and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Create and update manufacturing documentation (Job Cards, BOMs, Process routings, Works instructions)
Monitoring of production/manufacturing outputs (Quality, Delivery, Output, Margin performance)
Health and Safety Audits and risk assessments

Where you’ll work

165 FORDHOUSE LANE

BIRMINGHAM

B30 3AG

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

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.

Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.

Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.

Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.

Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.

Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).

Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.

Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.

Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

Your apprenticeship training will take place at In-Comm Training in Aldridge, WS9 8UG
You will be required to travel to the training centre as well as the company

More training information

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard:

In-Comm is one of the UK’s leading providers of training and business services, working across more than 10 sectors and with 250 different companies
We combine 35 years’ experience with continuous investment in our academies to deliver employers access to bespoke training plans, qualifications, consultancy and managed services. In-Comm's aim is to bridge the skills and competancy gap in the engineering sector

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4/C)
Mechanical Engineering (grade 4/C)
Engineering (grade 4/C)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

It is not essential but would be desirable for the apprentice to have a driving license. You must have completed either a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship .

About this company

With over 30 years of experience, we have earned a reputation for reliable, superior quality products that have been installed worldwide. Our main line of ironmongery is our Mirage range, which is manufactured using grade T316 stainless steel – high-quality metal ideal for its corrosion resistance and strength in high temperatures.

https://www.instincthardware.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Employee reward scheme (Based on years served) Pension Scheme 28 days paid holiday

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship program the successful candidate will become a Production/Manufacturing Engineer, following additional training and experience gained in the role could progress to Production Manager/ Manufacturing Manager/ Quality Manager/ Operations Manager
We are a growing business so our needs will change over time and may mean some exciting new roles become available

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