Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Summary

Nikal Steels are keen to expand the team through the acquisition of a Level 4 Engineering Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and develop the skills to programme and operate our machines to produce products to supply to our customer base.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday, 07:30 - 15:00
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 5 February
Duration: 2 years 8 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

Building upon your existing skills and knowledge you will programme, set and operate the following machines:

CMZ Lathe TC35 Series - Fanuc 321 Model B
Colchester Alpha Combination Lathe - Fanuc OI - TF
Dugard EC01000 VMC - Siemens 828D Machining Centre
Herbert Criden Manual Lathe
You will be required to problem solve production issues
Ensure the safe and efficient performance of machines through preparation and maintenance - refilling oil and coolant where required
Preparing the relevant documentation
Creating components in a quick and efficient manner
Maintaining quality standards by cleaning down machines, including the removal of swarf, and keeping workstations clean and tidy
Practicing and enforcing Heath & Safety procedures
Assist in keeping work department clean and tidy

Where you’ll work

BLOCK 3 UNIT 14

GRAZEBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK

PEARTREE LANE

DUDLEY

DY2 0XW

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

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

You will be required to attend The Institute of Technology (IoT), Dudley, one day per week during term term.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will gain the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Mechanical qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade Pass)
Science (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

Team working
Willingness to learn
Ability to work individually
Punctual

About this company

Established in 2000, Nikal Steels Limited specialises in the supply of high quality stainless steel and carbon steel fittings to major stockists and distributers throughout the UK and Continental Europe.

http://www.nikalsteels.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential to grow with your career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chloe Powell

Chloe.Powell@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384 363158

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292066.

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