Apprentice Mechanical CAD

Summary

The Mechanical CAD Designer is responsible for preparing and maintaining engineering or sustaining project design layouts, production drawings and other related documentation per ISO/ANSI and SLB standards, considering methods of manufacture, tolerance, geometric control and their effect on related parts or assemblies

Annual wage: £17,000 a year
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, office hours, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 15 September
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

Prepare original designs of varying complexity (mechanical and electro-mechanical) using the approved 3D CAD system
Preparation of part and assembly drawings in accordance with relevant standards employing suitable tolerance and geometric control as required
Preparation of BOM#
Understand ISO and possibly ANSI standards relating to drafting standards
Work in accordance SLB standards and procedures including drafting, material/coating selection, management of revisions etc.
Understand manufacturing processes and techniques and how they impact on the cost/lead time of a part
Working in a multi-disciplinary team, generally requiring close collaboration with the Mechanical Engineers
Prepare tolerance stack-up calculations
Design and development of assembly related tooling, test rigs, fixtures etc.
Hands on “assembly/dis-assembly” of prototype tools, rigs, fixtures etc.

Where you’ll work

SLB

Building A, Brunel Way

Stonehouse

Gloucester

GL10 3SX

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

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard:

Qualification: Technical Support -

Level 2 competence units
Level 3 competence qualification
Level 3 knowledge qualification

On and off the job training.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9 or C and above)
Maths (grade 4-9 or C and above)

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
Team working
Self Motivated
Interest in Engineering

About this company

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Every day, we work together to create industry-changing technology that unlocks cleaner, safer access to energy for every community, including those we live and work in. This purpose is timeless and enduring, and it will drive us through the decades to come. In Stonehouse, we primarily design, develop, manufacture and sustain rotary steerable and measurement whilst drilling tooling tools.

After this apprenticeship

HNC in Mechanical Engineering
Career progression plan for MCAD. Trainer Designer to Master Designer (5 levels)

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