Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

JUNAIR SPRAYBOOTHS LTD

LANCASHIRE, OL10 1PW

Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 November 2024


Summary

Trainee industrial automation panel builder, you will work under experienced professionals to learn the skills necessary for assembling and wiring automation control systems. Maintenance of machine tools, hand tools and other manufacturing related equipment. Working alone, and with other team members to carry out manufacturing tasks.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interview

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 30 November

Duration

1 year

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

  • Controls / Electrical - Assist in the assembly and wiring of control panels based on technical drawings and specifications
  • Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Learn to program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
  • Help in the installation of components, including switches, relays, and circuit breakers
  • Pneumatic systems installation, such as rams and pipes and magnahelic pressure gauges
  • Participate in testing and troubleshooting of control panels
  • Maintain a clean and organised workspace

Engineering Operative:

  • Following a production schedule using loading lists
  • Operate machinery to cut and form metal parts of varying thickness and length
  • Moving raw materials to the machines
  • Breaking out machined parts
  • Moving machined parts to their required location
  • Maintenance of work equipment
  • Checking and changing tools.
  • Management of scrap material
  • Pro-active maintenance of the machines
  • Lifting and carrying heavy items
  • Programming input with the CPU control unit
  • Reading engineering drawings and measuring parts against the loading lists and drawings
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures as instructed:
  • To ensure that all H&S rules are always adhered to, without exception Including wearing of any PPE that is provided to you
  • Carry out all training provided to deadlines agreed
  • Execute the responsibilities of a company employee acting in a lawful and ethical manner in accordance with your contract of employment and company staff handbook
  • Work with your line manager to further your own professional development, including performance appraisal and identifying and meeting training needs to ensure competence

Where you’ll work

SOUTHGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK

CROSS STREET

HEYWOOD

LANCASHIRE

OL10 1PW

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

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • The training will take place at Rochdale training centre

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths & English (grade 4 or 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

  • hardworking
  • Reliable

About this company

Junair is the UK's leading spray booth and paint finishing facility manufacturer. Our innovative designs and commitment to building high quality, technically advanced facilities allow us to tailor a solution that helps you work smarter, save time and money and achieve outstanding results. We have always been driven by our passion for engineering excellence. We love solving problems and bringing experience to the table that will benefit our customers and their customers.

After this apprenticeship

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Opportunities for advancement within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860919380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286245.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)

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