Apprentice Quality Inspector

Summary

The Quality Inspector Apprentice is responsible for inspecting components against specific standards and/or drawings and reporting the results to other staff members.

Annual wage: £17,000 a year
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, start time is a little flexible. 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

You'll be responsible for performing a variety of processes for the verification of components, ensuring that all inspection activities are efficiently carried out in accordance with SLB standards and HSE requirements
To carry out inspection of components using a variety of processes/techniques in accordance with drawings, specifications, and relevant quality procedures
To accurately interpret component drawings so that dimensions, geometric control, drawing issues, product requirements and special process requirements can be correctly identified and reported
Understanding of ISO and ASME drawing standards
To generate inspection reports/non-conformance reports in accordance with the SLB quality policy
Understanding machining processes and how they impact on part quality (tolerance, surface, and geometric control)
To handle components carefully and comply with safety regulations so that they are not damaged, and accidents do not occur due to mishandling
To liaise with internal personnel and suppliers in the resolution of quality issues
To assist in the successful implementation of ongoing company quality programs such as continuous improvement, ISO:9001 QMS 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

IT skills
Attention to detail
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 tools.

After this apprenticeship

Career progression plan for Quality Inspector
Further career progression beyond Inspector roles possible

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