Machine Operator Apprentice

ECORRUGATED LIMITED

ELLESMERE PORT, CH66 1ST

Closes in 10 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 October 2024

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Summary

eCorrugated Ltd is an independent manufacturer of high volume corrugated glued cases and supplier of corrugated sheets. Reporting to the Production Manager, as the apprentice machine operator you will train to operate a state-of-the-art flexographic converting line producing boxes in a variety of styles, both printed and plain.

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Training course
Science manufacturing technician (level 3)
Hours
8 hour varied shifts including the occasional weekend. Exact working days and hours TBC

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

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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

Your duties will include, although will not be limited to and the apprenticeship program will offer training aimed towards assuming responsibility as the main machine operator: 

  • Responsible for setting and operating of an in-line flexographic case-making machine 
  • Achieving departmental production targets on a daily basis
  • Highlighting & communicating any faults that may result in production delays to the production supervisor
  • Ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved
  • Maintain high house-keeping standards in all work areas
  • Maintaining operational data & accurate production records
  • Adhering to and promoting the company's safety systems & procedures at all times

Where you’ll work

UNITS 13 -14

VALAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

POOLE HALL ROAD

ELLESMERE PORT

CH66 1ST

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Your training course

Science manufacturing technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Both independently and within a team start-up a manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation.
  • Both independently and within a team operate a manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation.
  • Both independently and within a team shut down/complete a run of the manufacturing batch or continuous process in line with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, understanding the principles of operation.
  • Work safely in a science manufacturing environment, understanding personal responsibility for Health, Safety and the Environment and principles of risk management
  • Control and monitor a process or plant and equipment, effectively, efficiently and securely, and resolve problems or correct abnormal conditions.
  • Complete documentation relevant to the manufacturing process including relevant calculations.
  • Participate in continuous performance improvement.

    • Your training plan

    In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a Level 3 in Science Manufacturing Technician. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    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

    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Motivated

    Other requirements

    You will need to think about your ability to travel to site for shift work.

    About this company

    eCorrugated was established in Oct 2011 as an independent manufacturer of high volume glued cases, supplying a variety of FEFCO styles. We have established a reputation for the highest level of customer service, guaranteed timed deliveries and product quality levels that can be relied upon for every order. Our focus is the high volume glued case market with minimum order quantities starting at 3,000 boxes. We ensure that the many benefits of the “Packaging Park” model combined with our ultra-efficient operational model are shared with our customers.

    After this apprenticeship

    Technical/engineering type opportunities. Supervisory opportunities in operational areas.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

    Sophie Cain

    sophie.cain@ccsw.ac.uk

    07867143886

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280395.

    Apply now

    Closes in 10 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

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