Apprentice Production Technician

Summary

Merits Plastic Mouldings are technical experts in the design and manufacture of plastic injection mouldings. They are currently looking for an apprentice Production Technician to join and learn within their team.

Wage: £14,918.80 a year
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Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 12 May
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Key Tasks:

Work strictly in accordance with the tool setting Work Instruction, number WI.25.
Trouble shoot as and when required, to ensure correct mouldings are produced using optimum conditions.

Other Tasks:

Adhere to relevant procedures as laid down in the company quality manual.
Maintain good housekeeping in whichever duty you are performing.
Actively participate in training and development programmes as required by your manager.
Regularly communicate with your manager to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Work in compliance with all statutory rules and regulations.
Use all equipment, plant, machinery, and services with respect and immediately report any faults or repairs needed to the relevant person for action.
Maintain awareness of developments within areas of operation of other departments within the company.
Maintain active interdepartmental co-ordination, communication, and co-operation.
Undertake other tasks as required by the company or your manager.

Where you’ll work

Merit Plastic Mouldings, Vinces Road
Diss
IP22 4YE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and 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
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Being a good communicator, being open, honest, and transparent are all advantageous attributes of the ideal candidate. As well as being willing and open to learning with a keen with an engineering interest.

About this company

We are technical experts in the design and manufacture of plastic injection mouldings. Working in partnership with you, we support your new product developments and existing moulding requirements from design to delivery. We manufacture a wide range of technical products, in a variety of engineering polymers, and supply markets such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, electronics and consumer goods.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a full-time role on completion of the apprenticeship. Continuous personal development and opportunity for progression.

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