Engineering Production/Manufacturing Apprentice

Summary

Do you have a passion for Engineering? Compressor Products International are looking to recruit an enthusiastic apprentice who is really eager to learn, supported by experienced mentors. With a structured training plan, you would work across the Manufacturing, Assembly and Inspections teams, using for example CNC Lathes, Mills and manual machines.

Annual wage: £13,750 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30am- 3:30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Friday 17 January
Duration: 3 years 6 months
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

The CPI Apprentice will spend time in all sections of the workshop environment with day-to-day tasks that will cover:

Manufacturing
Assembly of components
Inspection

You will work across different teams spending time using:

Recon / bench fitting / hand tools
Manual machines
CNC lathes
CNC mills
Mazak turning centers

Where you’ll work

Unit 5 Smitham Bridge Road

Hungerford

Berkshire

RG17 0QP

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

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

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

Engineering Fitter Level 3 (A level)

Training will be a mix of employer led training in the workplace, day release to Basingstoke College one day a month and a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting with your WBTC Training Consultant
Functional skills maths and English Level 2 are delivered through remote training if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
maths (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Eager to learn
Reliable
Motivated
Accurate

Other requirements

Applications are welcomed from those who have, and can evidence a genuine interest in Engineering. If you are waiting for exam results please use your predicted grades.

About this company

With roots dating back to 1897, originally known as France Compressor Products, Compressor Products International (CPI) has grown tremendously, developing and acquiring new technologies and services to better meet the global needs of today’s reciprocating compressor operators. Throughout the world, our customers count on us for service and solutions that keep their compressors, lubrication systems, and business running. With our thorough knowledge of compressor operation and extensive field experience gained from years of collaboration with compressor manufacturers and users, we are proud to help drive growth in the markets we serve. Our health and safety goal is clear — to have the world's safest employees. All employees sign a pledge to help achieve this objective. We believe every accident can be prevented, and our safety framework is designed to eliminate all incidents associated with CPI activities, products and services. Training and education programs and ongoing process improvement help ensure full engagement of our workforce in our safety goals. Safety must be present in every aspect of our product life cycle: from the suppliers with whom we partner, to the employees who build and distribute our products

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After this apprenticeship

CPI encourage a higher level of study and ongoing personal development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Rachel Eaves

rachel@wbtc-uk.com

07922 426414

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288962.

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