Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Summary

This 4 year Apprenticeship, a mixture of practical on the job training and academic training day release at college. Whilst at work, working in accordance with work instructions and to work with relevant parties to support the production of steady state and new product in the most economic manner to meet team targets of 100% delivery and quality.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Salary reviewed annually, with a company pension paying 6% and company bonus scheme. Health Cash Plan, corporate eye test voucher scheme and cycle to work scheme

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday shift pattern dependent on department and availability; 8:00am-4.30pm in the factory or 8:30am-5:00pm in the office.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Complete the training to the required standard and obtain the agreed academic qualifications.
At work, complete up to eight modules including Polishing, Machine Shop, Coating, CNC, Quality, Engineering (subject to change) over the first three years. Specialise and be assessed in an agreed area for the final year.
Listen to and respect the mentors who will support your development.
Report on your achievements at the end of each module and provide feedback to your mentor.
Follow, process and complete all Job Sheet documentation as required. Keep accurate and up to date records of work undertaken and keep the relevant documentation with the part to maintain product integrity and traceability of the part, ensuring the work completed.
Maintain the work environment to the agreed standard in line with Health and Safety regulations.

Where you’ll work

DOWLISH FORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 0PF

Training

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

College or training organisation

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

Engineering manufacturing technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician - Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Day release attendance at Bridgwater & Taunton College, Bridgwater Campus for academic training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Mathematics (grade C/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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Manual dexterity
Ability to build relationships
Literacy skills
Ability to follow instructions
Eye for precision detail
Planning and organisation
Positive can do attitude
Punctual and adaptable
Work on own initiative
Working with shift patterns
Willingness to learn
Willingness to develop skills
Work in fast pace environment
Work to meet deadlines

Other requirements

MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES • Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality • Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity • Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision. Working experience matching expectations of the role. PERFORMANCE MEASURES  Planned activity adherence  Attendance  Time keeping  Timely delivery of Company products  Completion of new product development pathways PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Professionalism • Responsible • Committed • Motivated • Critical thinking and problem solving • Result orientated Attainment of required academic qualifications Overtime, 20% uplift on basic for rotational and afternoon shift patterns. Working with chemicals and machinery, some noise and fast paced subject to changing environments

About this company

At Gooch & Housego (UK) Limited, we are experts in photonics - the technology of light. We design and manufacture world-class systems and components. Headquartered in Ilminster, with operations in Europe and America, we work with customers worldwide to provide optical systems, assemblies and components often deployed in harsh environments.

https://gandh.com/about-us (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Level 4 Qualified Engineering Manufacturing Technician
Career development within the company

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