Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative
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Company: Mors Smitt UK
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Location: Burton on Trent, DE13 8EN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,080.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00919
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Application Deadline Date: 26/05/2024
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Start Date: 03/06/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 4.00pm
Brief Description
An excellent opportunity working for an established manufacturing company based in East Staffordshire, with over 100 year’s expertise of on-board and trackside railway components and solutions. You will gain exposure to a wide range of manufacturing operations, working in a high-tech environment, alongside a dedicated team.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.)
Personal Qualities
Positive attitude.
Interest in mechanical or electronics engineering.
Enthusiastic.
Keen to learn new skills.
Skills Required
• The ability to listen and follow instructions
• The ability to apply a logical approach to problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Ability to handle small components
• Basic electrical or mechanical knowledge and interest would be preferred
• Good IT skills would be preferred
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
There is an opportunity of a full-time post upon completing the apprenticeship, and further opportunities to progress within the company and wider group. Alternatively, further apprenticeships are available.
Vacancy Detail
The role will offer experience, training and coaching within our lean manufacturing operation including:
• Safety awareness
• Stock process and management
• Assembly Techniques
o Machine operation
o Soldering
o Hand assembly
o Using build sheets and work instructions
o Working in a Clean Room environment
• Test & Inspection
o Use of automated test equipment
o Inspection and quality control
o Taking and recording accurate measurements using various technical equipment
• Mentoring and support by one of our most experienced 5 Star team members to ensure learning & career progression.
• Getting involved with our Continuous Improvement program to identify, develop and implement ideas and investments.
The aim is to provide the relevant experiential learning opportunities in a world class manufacturing facility in addition to funding the college technical learning to develop the individual to pass their qualification and progress into a full-time position within our business.
Other Information
Day release to attend college during term time - TBC
25 days paid holiday per year plus Bank Holidays