Polymer Science Apprenticeship Opportunity at Craemer UK
CRAEMER UK LTD
TELFORD, TF1 7GN
Closes on Saturday 30 November
Posted on 25 October 2024
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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
- Training course
- Science manufacturing technician (level 3)
- Hours
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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
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Friday 3 January
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
- 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
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284129.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 30 November
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