Tool Maker Apprentice
STRATA PRODUCTS LTD
NOTTS (NG16 6NS)
Closes in 7 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 February 2025
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Summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Tool Maker Apprentice to join our team. As an apprentice, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career in tool making.
- Wage
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£24,024 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon to Fri 8am-4pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 May 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
• Pre- production: Inspect the mould on the bench, clean mould faces and outside surfaces, check the mould date clock is current for the production year, grease guide pillars and check side slides ( if present) and ejection system actions for smooth movement, if actions are stiff / tight, dismantle, clean, grease and reassemble, check water circuits are clear. Fill out tool history with actions taken recorded on the database.
• Post -production: The mould tool may be sent to the toolroom at the discretion of the mould shop Manager or setter, this may be due to problems with the mould, either dirty mould, water flow / cooling issues, broken components, hot runner issues etc., a tool movement form will be present with the mould setting out issues plus verbal explanations of issues. A plan of action is set in place to rectify faults which may involve a full dismantle of the mould.( work carried out recorded on the data base)
• Production breakdown: Usually carried out in the press, could be seized side slide / cooling system circuit blocked /restricted/ trapped moulding, work is carried out to rectify the issue in the press, if unsuccessful the mould may come into the toolroom to be worked on in the workshop as a priority. ( work carried out recorded on the data base)
Where you’ll work
PLYMOUTH AVE
BROOKHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
PINXTON
NOTTS
NG16 6NS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Being hands on
- Knowledge of tools/Techniques
- Follow instructions
- Safe working practices
About this company
Strata Products is a leading UK manufacturer of home, office, garden plastic products. Based in Nottinghamshire with circa 320,000 square feet, our state of the art factory operates 24/7 with over 40 machines injection moulding, blow moulding or rotationally moulding high quality and innovative products for our global customer base. We are market leaders in many of the product sectors in which we operate and have won numerous awards from our blue chip customer base and also recognised industry bodies. In 2016 we won the Queen’s Award for International Trade which is the highest accolade for business success, given only to companies who are outstanding in their field.
After this apprenticeship
Full time employment upon completing apprenticeship successfully
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Laura
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900467
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306709.
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Closes in 7 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
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