Production Operative (Welding) Apprentice M R MACHINE KNIVES LTD
M R Machine Knives Limited is looking for a Production Operative (Welding) Apprentice to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to join their team. They will produce high quality machine knives, in accordance with work order and drawings’ requirements, adhering to health & safety safe working procedures.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 28 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,520.00
Pay is reviewed in line with progression in the apprenticeship.
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Working week
You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
3 Years
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Possible start date
27 Mar 2023
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Date posted
24 Oct 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000097646
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Responsibilities:
- Following work instructions for processes involved in the production of machine knives
- Following instruction from works orders and drawings
- Perform quality checks during the stages of production and highlighting any discrepancies
- Meeting customer deadlines by achieving daily targets according to the production schedule
- Recording tasks completed on the appropriate clocking system including any non-productive hours
- Perform production tasks required within the allocated time allowed to complete the job
- Operate machinery safely and in accordance with work instructions
- Assist with the maintenance of machinery and report any issues or hazards
- Identify and report unsafe operations to management immediately
- Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety
- Maintain a clean working area
- Contribute to waste management programs
- Receive occasional deliveries from suppliers; unloading, booking in and putting away of the delivery
- Reconcile the delivery note to the purchase order for received items
- Cover packing and dispatch operations as needed during busy periods and periods of employee absence
- Reporting on stock levels as required
- Any other duties, as may be appropriate, to achieve the objectives of the job and to assist in the fulfilment of the company’s objectives, commensurate with your salary grade, abilities and aptitudes. These duties include bending/forming, punching, laser welding, polishing, packaging, inspection, material preparation, goods inwards and goods outwards activities
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician standard on a Metal Fabricator pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3 standard.
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Level: 3
OR
Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognized qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths Higher Paper (Grade C or grade 4 or above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
M R MACHINE KNIVES LTD
Address
MANOR DRIVE
DINNINGTON
SHEFFIELD
S25 3QU
Training
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact
Recruitment Team
Apprenticeship standard
Metal fabricator
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 28 Feb 2023