Apprentice Engineering Fitter

Summary

We are looking for a enthusiastic individual to kickstart their career in manufacturing & engineering. Here at Kiyo Engineering we specialise in high volume bespoke manufacturing and specialist assembly & fitting to our customers in the south east across a range of different competencies. Apply now if this is something you'd be interested in.

Annual wage: £19,760 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 August
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

Prepares work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, specifications and part lists; gathers parts, subassemblies, tools and materials ensuring strict adherence to established processes at all times
Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies
To be fully responsible and fully accountable for ensuring completed parts/assemblies/subassemblies fully conform with all specifications and quality deliverables
Keeps equipment operational by completing preventative maintenance requirements
Maintains a safe and clean working environment complying with the company’s health and safety procedures, rules and regulations
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipates needed supplies
Documents actions as appropriate/completes all company paperwork in an accurate and timely manner

Where you’ll work

Dalma House

Kings Mill Lane, South Nutfield

Redhill

RH1 5NB

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

EAST SURREY COLLEGE

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 schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Kiyo Engineering specialises in providing a wide range of customised engineering and fabrication solutions. We manufacture high volume parts for customers nationwide and offer services from guarding systems and jig fixture design to bespoke home and garden projects. Our expertise in design is complemented by a full range of advisory services including guidance on the most cost effective production methods for projects and contracts of all size.

http://www.kiyodesign.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression opportunities are available to candidates which are keen for this, and we actively encourage and support this.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIYO DESIGN LTD

Joshua Taylor

josh@kiyodesign.co.uk

07398438625

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294935.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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