Production and Electronic Assembly Apprentice

Summary

MARCO Ltd, a globally recognized leader in automation and productivity-enhancing technology, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join our Production Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment, with full training provided in the fields of both production and electronic assembly.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday - 08.30-16.00 / half an hour lunch 13.00-13.30
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Production & Electronic Assembly Apprentice, you will:

Assemble, wire, and test both electro-mechanical and electronic equipment, including weighing indicators and related products.
Gain hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, and configuring products.
Work from engineering drawings and specifications to build and test various hardware.
Operate in a regulated environment adhering to the company’s quality standards.
Assist in fault finding and diagnosis during product testing and configuration.
Participate in the installation of wiring and network setups, and help set up static-sensitive equipment.
Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment defects.
Work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to the changing needs of the company and customers.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and productive workspace.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 6

BLOCK 3

THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE ENTERP

EDENBRIDGE

TN8 6HF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SIGTA LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Day-release training will be over two years and delivered at SIGTA Eastbourne or Portslade (Brighton).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4/5 C and above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science, ICT (grade 4/5 C and 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long term commitment – there will be assignments and log book entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

About this company

MARCO Ltd are a global leader in automation and technology with a mission to revolutionise productivity across the fresh produce industry. MARCO Ltd, part of the renowned ATS Group, designs and manufactures cutting-edge hardware and software, transforming manufacturing and packaging operations in over 45 countries.

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully trained and qualified Production and Electronic Assembly Technician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIGTA LIMITED

Jacquie

jalstrom@sigta.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283753.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 December at 11:59pm)

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