Apprentice Machinery Engineer

Summary

As an Apprentice Machinery Engineer, you will embark on a comprehensive training program designed to develop your skills and knowledge in the field of engineering.

Wage: £14,526.20 a year
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Training course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
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

As we supply a wide variety of machinery, there are opportunities to tap into a number of engineering fields, such as:

Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
CAD/CAM

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technology and machinery, with the aim of becoming a fully qualified Field Service Engineer at the end of this apprenticeship, you will be provided with the opportunity to obtain all of the necessary skills and knowledge to support our customers with your technical expertise.

The selected candidate will be based at our workshop in Halesowen for the majority of the apprenticeship, with opportunities to attend installations, call outs and services where required and beneficial to the training program.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete a structured in-house training program covering various aspects of machinery engineering, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and software systems associated with our wide range of machinery. The majority of your training will be completed at our inhouse warehouse facility
Assist experienced engineers in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery both in-house and at customer sites
Gain proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues with machinery
Develop an understanding of machine specifications, operations, and customer requirements
Work within the workshop to support the assembly and testing of new machinery
Learn to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organised work environment
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Where you’ll work

Heywood Wharf
Mucklow Hill
Halesowen
B62 8DJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

HALESOWEN 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

The successful apprentice will attend college one day per week to work towards the HNC Level 4 in Engineering.

In addition, the apprentice will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace, once every 6-8 weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Other in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills

Other requirements

Benefits: ● Comprehensive in-house training program. ● Mentorship from experienced engineers. ● Opportunity to work with advanced machinery and technology. ● Career progression to become a fully qualified Field Service Engineer. ● Competitive apprenticeship salary. ● Supportive and dynamic work environment

About this company

Mantech UK Ltd is a leading provider of advanced machinery solutions, including CNC Routers, CO2 Lasers, Fibre Lasers, and Sheet Metal Machinery. We are committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding team as an Apprentice Machinery Engineer.

After this apprenticeship

There is the potential for a permanent position for the apprentice on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HALESOWEN COLLEGE

Deborah Maley

dmaley@halesowen.ac.uk

01216027777

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309181.

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