Apprentice Machinist - Toolmaker EVIOSYS PACKAGING UK LIMITED

What you will do in your working day

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Through work experience, studying, coaching, training, and development (both practical and vocational) complete a course of study and obtain work related professional qualifications ensuring they can carry out the role of Toolmaker safely, competently, and effectively.
Please note that this role will be based in production environments, supporting production along with constant development/improvements in manufacturing methods.

It is a requirement of the scheme that the Apprentice scheme achieves an appropriate advance apprenticeship Level 3 in Engineering.

Depending on the needs of the business there may also be the opportunity to complete an HNC, Foundation Degree or equivalent City & Guilds qualification.

Working under supervision to assist qualified Toolmakers in the following duties:
• Apply the full range of acquired machining and manufacturing engineering skills to be competent to manufacture tooling and press parts to drawing and within tolerance.
• Use of hand power tools in workshops or on site, as appropriate to the job and specific training.
• Movement of materials both manually and with appropriate lifting aids.
• Undertake Machine Tool Training during the apprenticeship and ensuring site cleanliness during and upon completion of work.
• Learn and undertake associated skills to complement business requirements.
• Carry out any other appropriate task as instructed by a supervisor or manager.
• Comply with health and safety requirements, safety legislation and understand the effects of the legislation with regards to the work environment and particular vocation.
• Accurately and promptly maintain all documentation as required by Company procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• To comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental policies, and procedures.
• To understand and comply with all other Company policies and procedures.
• To undertake a full range of Toolmaker duties and tasks competently and efficiently with such training and support as is appropriate.
• To attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard.
• To produce, maintain and be responsible for content, accuracy and sign off logbooks.
• To progressively take on additional responsibility over the term of the apprenticeship commensurate
with the expected level of skills acquisition and personal development.
• To understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time.
• To carry out work in a safe and diligent manner
• To attend and fully participate regular training and development reviews with Training & Human Resources Management, Mentor and Training provider representatives.
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required

The training you will be getting

Full Level 3 Engineering Technician (Toolmaker Pathway) apprenticeship standard.

This programme includes:

• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Toolmaker and Tool & Die Maintenance Technician
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) BTEC Diploma Edexcel L3
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) Diploma L2

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model as this is a day release delivery model which means that during term time, you are expected to attend weekly (one day per week), during term time to further enhance your knowledge, skills and behaviours. 

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

For the right candidate there may be the opportunity to progress on to full time employment alongside ongoing training to ensure your skill set remains relevant in the industry.