Apprentice Engineering Fitter

Summary

You will be the servicing or refurbishing grinding machines by interpreting drawings or manuals and planning the work to ensure the right tools, equipment and resources are available to complete the task to the required specifications. Fitters are required ensure on completion of the task the machine or system operates correctly.

Annual wage: £16,224 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed (Expected Start time to be around 8.00 am).
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
Duration: 3 years 6 months
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

The Churchill Machine Tool Company is a precision manufacturing and refurbishment company for a wide range of industries worldwide based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their demands.

Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical equipment and ensure its return to operational condition
Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical equipment
Assembling components to produce equipment, machine or system - in full or part
Handing over completed assemblies or machines, including storage and commissioning.
Interpreting and following drawings, diagrams or specifications for required components or assembly
Manual handling and lifting equipment, including overhead cranes and forklifts
Tooling and maintenance
Quality control and inspection
Documentation and reporting
Health and safety

You will be supported to undertake recognised qualifications whilst gaining on-the-job experience. As an apprentice engineering fitter, you will work under the guidance and supervision of experienced engineers and learn the skills required to maintain, repair, install and commission machines.

Where you’ll work

Porritt Street

Bury

Lancashire

BL9 6HJ

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 fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Training will take place both on-site at The Churchill Machine Tool Company Ltd and weekly day release at the Rochdale Training
Engineering Fitter Level 3 apprenticeship standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please research the location of Rochdale Training as well as the location of the employer to ensure that you can travel to both locations. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

The Churchill Machine Tool Company is a precision manufacturing and refurbishment company for a wide range of industries worldwide based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their demands. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership and sustainable partnerships. The company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with enthusiasm, kindness and humour. The Churchill Machine Tool Company really is a unique and dynamic place to work.

https://www.churchillmachinetools.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, progression is offered to the correct candidate, this can include full-time positions or pay increases.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Nathan Finn

nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288091.

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Closes in 26 days (Sunday 15 December at 11:59pm)

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