Apprentice Electrical Assembler

Summary

Schlumberger Oilfield UK Plc are offering the chance for a candidate to take part in an Electrical Assembler Apprenticeship. The Assembler is responsible for assembling and testing products (electronic or mechanical), and for troubleshooting and resolving issues.

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 decided).
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 15 September
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 2

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

Accurately assemble drilling products and tool assemblies
Read and interpret assembly drawings, procedures and follow written and oral instructions
Identify components and use pertinent hand tools and rework techniques, operate assembly equipment and tools
Test assembled products and tool assemblies
Troubleshoot and resolve problems associated with products and assemblies
Document records of work performed in the relevant business system
Perform daily 5S activities and participate in lean manufacturing projects
Perform preventative maintenance on machines using written instructions and a checklist
Successfully complete provided safety training including but not limited to crane, forklift, drugs and alcohol, electrical, emergency response, fire, first aid, health and hygiene, PPE, SIPP, risk reporting, IT security, hazardous materials, driving
Develop a level of soldering skills including awareness of solder and flux theory, and practical experience in soldering related activities such as tinning, splicing, Jenkin spring, turret soldering, crimping, 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 Technician -

Level 2 competence units
Level 3 competence qualification
Level 3 knowledge qualification
On and off the job training
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

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
Logical
Interest in Electrical Eng
Practical understanding

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

Career progression plan for Assembler / Technician. Further career progression beyond Assembler / Technician roles is possible
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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