Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - TAMS Packaging

TAMS PACKAGING LTD

HERTS, EN6 4TP

Closes in 12 days (Monday 4 November)

Posted on 21 October 2024

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Summary

You'll learn to be a Machine Operator in the printing and packaging industry. In this position, you’ll be given lots of in-house practical training, and will be trained to calibrate and monitor our printing press equipment.

Annual wage
£20,000 a year

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Training course
Science manufacturing technician 2023 (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm (whilst training) Once trained, you will work on a shift pattern of 6am - 2pm and 2.00pm - 8.00pm. This will alternate on a weekly basis.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 November

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

  • You will be trained how to set up, calibrate and monitor a Heidelberg XL 106 Litho Printing Press
  • Run the die-cutting machine independently
  • Inspect parts to ensure quality standards are met
  • Troubleshoot issues with machinery and perform basic maintenance
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean working environment
  • You’ll have the opportunity to dip your toes into other areas of the business, supporting other team members where necessary, on an ad hoc basis 

Where you’ll work

SOPERS ROAD

CUFFLEY

HERTS

EN6 4TP

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

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Science manufacturing technician 2023 (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Review instructions or information to understand the task.
  • Plan tasks. Identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
  • Identify hazards and risks in the workplace and personal safety and mitigation measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Apply controlled environment procedures for example, gowning, isolators, contamination control, and sanitisation.
  • Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and waste handling.
  • Conduct in process or post-manufacturing procedure for example, labelling, packing, storage, visual inspection, discharge.
  • Apply first line maintenance practices.
  • Store tools and equipment.
  • Conduct calculations for example, conversations, tare weight, charge weights, yield calculations.
  • Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data.
  • Perform second person witness and second person checks for critical tasks.
  • Identify issues for example, defects, deviations, process variance, and maintenance requirements.
  • Apply problem solving and fault-finding techniques.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information and digital technology for example, management information systems, human machine interfaces, word processing, spreadsheet, email, virtual learning platforms, document sharing platforms. Comply with cyber security requirements and GDPR.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Make a suggestion for improvement.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Produce written documents for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests.
  • Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
  • Apply standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Select, check, and prepare raw materials for biotechnology process for example, weighing, measuring, control and blending, conditioning, dissolving, and sanitisation.
  • Conduct pre-checks of hand tools, equipment and machinery for biotechnology process including calibration record where applicable.
  • Connect service connections for biotechnology process such as water, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic.
  • Operate biotechnology equipment for example, start-up, shut down, or cleaning mode.
  • Set and adjust biotechnology process parameters such as agitation revolutions per minute, temperature, pressure, flow rate or time.
  • Check calibration and calibrate analytical equipment.
  • Conduct at point analysis of the product using laboratory techniques (bench top analysis) for example, pH, conductivity measurement, optical density measurements, and protein concertation.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, conduct parameter checks (size, colour, weight), and take samples for laboratory testing.
  • Remove and replace disposable components and check functionality for example, break lines, isolators, and tri-clamps and tube welding.
  • Conduct aseptic method for example, aseptic technique or aseptic sampling.
  • Interpret drawings and graphs.
  • Select, check, and prepare raw (incoming) materials for aseptic process for example, weighing, measuring, conditioning, dissolving, and sanitisation.
  • Conduct pre-checks of hand tools, equipment and machinery for aseptic process including calibration record where applicable.
  • Operate aseptic process equipment for example, start-up and shut-down.
  • Set aseptic process parameters such as temperature, and pressure.
  • Conduct pre and in-process checks such as environmental monitoring.
  • Make adjustments to aseptic process parameters.
  • Clean equipment and process areas in-between production to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Conduct volume checks.
  • Calibrate analytical equipment.
  • Review instructions or information to understand the task.
  • Plan tasks. Identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
  • Identify hazards and risks in the workplace and personal safety and mitigation measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Apply controlled environment procedures for example, gowning, isolators, contamination control, and sanitisation.
  • Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and waste handling.
  • Conduct in process or post-manufacturing procedure for example, labelling, packing, storage, visual inspection, discharge.
  • Apply first line maintenance practices.
  • Store tools and equipment.
  • Conduct calculations for example, conversations, tare weight, charge weights, yield calculations.
  • Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data.
  • Perform second person witness and second person checks for critical tasks.
  • Identify issues for example, defects, deviations, process variance, and maintenance requirements.
  • Apply problem solving and fault-finding techniques.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information and digital technology for example, management information systems, human machine interfaces, word processing, spreadsheet, email, virtual learning platforms, document sharing platforms. Comply with cyber security requirements and GDPR.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques. Make a suggestion for improvement.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Produce written documents for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests.
  • Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

    • Your training plan

    Science Manufacturing Technician 2023 Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

    • Over 24 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at TAMS Packaging who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career
    • Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment
    • The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)
    • Science (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
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    Please note, some heavy lifting and manual labour will be required in this position.

    About this company

    TAMS Packaging are the pioneering force in crafting superior printed cardboard boxes. Situated in the heart of Hertfordshire, we specialise in transforming your packaging concepts into tangible works of art. At TAMS Packaging, we seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with the finesse of expert craftmanship. Our comprehensive in-house services cover the entire packaging journey. From innovative design and CAD sampling to precision die-cutting and meticulous folding, we handle every aspect with finesse and precision. Our unwavering commitment to quality ensures that each step of the process is executed to perfection. Our expertise spans a wide spectrum, offering a diverse array of styles including litho printed cartons and classic plain designs. From crash-lock cartons to pillow packs, tuck-in cartons to 6-corner glued masterpieces, we provide an unparalleled range, all meticulously tailored to deliver efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable packaging solutions.

    https://tamspackaging.com/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Annual leave Regular training and CPD opportunities

    After this apprenticeship

    • There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with TAMS Packaging. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term
    • Through ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career
    • Hard work and determination will be recognised

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TIRO TRAINING LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283194.

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    Closes in 12 days (Monday 4 November)

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