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Apprentice Sheet Metal Operative HEWINES ENGINEERING LTD

Working within our sheet metal department to become competent at setting and operating our 2 Amada laser cutters and 3 brake presses, cutting and bending a range of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.

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Closing date: 21 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,206.40

  • Working week

    7.30am to 4.30 Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 1.30pm on Fridays

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    17 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000078152

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

General day to day tasks will include:

  • Start up of lasers and brake presses
  • Handling sheet metal, operating, loading and unloading of lasers
  • Deburring sheet metal, as required
  • Setting and operating brake presses
  • General housekeeping of the sheet metal section

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This is a Lean Manufacturing Level 2 apprenticeship, delivered over a period of 12 months.  You will be required to attend two weeks induction at the training provider (In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UG) and the rest of the training will be assessor visits to you at the company site.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Initially to become a competent laser and brake press setter operator.

We do have opportunities to move into programming and design.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade 3/D and above) Essential

About the employer

Based in West Bromwich we offer sub contract Laser Cutting, Bending and General Fabrication. We also specialise in the Design and Manufacture of Stainless Steel and Aluminum equipment to the Food Industry, including standard and bespoke Fabrications, Conveyors and Conveyor Systems.

Employer

HEWINES ENGINEERING LTD

Address

Ridgacre Road

West Bromwich

B71 1BW

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Training

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Contact

Sue Fisher or Alex Jones

01922 457686

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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