Polymer Science Apprenticeship Opportunity at Craemer UK

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to gain many skills in a very busy production environment. With state-of-the-art machinery, the largest injection moulding machine in the UK and Kuka six axis robots, this is a chance to join a progressive and rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation in Telford.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Science manufacturing technician (level 3)
Hours: To start with, the hours will be Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. As the apprenticeship progresses the hours will involve working 12 hour shifts, including nights, evenings and weekends.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 3 January
Duration: 3 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

Assist in setting up the injection moulding machines to the optimum conditions to achieve quality components.
To assist in executing tool changes in line with production planning.
To assist in setting up printers to achieve the required quality and consistency of hot foil stamping.
To conduct and record material melt flow parameters.
To assist in the implementation and running of automated moulding lines with 6 axis robotics.
To work alongside senior operators in ensuring all the shift requirements are met, cover for staff during breaks and maintaining a 5S culture.

Where you’ll work

CRAEMER HOUSE

HORTONWOOD 1

TELFORD

TF1 7GN

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

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

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

As part of the apprenticeship the candidate will be working towards a workplace training plan within our organisation as well as working towards the apprenticeship framework components with Wolverhampton College. Over the course of a 3-year period the candidate will achieve the following qualification:

Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

As part of Craemer’s workplace training plan, you may be asked to attend the apprentice training centre at our headquarters in Germany.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 1-9)
Mathematics (grade 1-9)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Able to work under pressure
Good decision making
Self motivated and committed

About this company

Craemer UK is a leading manufacturer of plastic wheelie bins, fish boxes, storage and transport containers and plastic pallets. The organisation has two sites based in Telford, Shropshire and is a supplier to Local Authorities as well as the environmental, logistics & manufacturing industries.

Company benefits

Employees will have access to perks, discounts and benefits through the reward and recognition platform Perkbox.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity for full time employment with the organisation, which could include career progression to a senior role for the right candidate.

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