Engineering Operative (Mould Technician) Apprentice MIMTEC LTD

PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Engineering Apprentice for our client, Mimtec. You will be learning how to produce high value, low volume components and assemblies. You will be working in a mechanical manufacturing environment using drawings, hand tool tools and equipment. You will be checking your work against quality standards.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,692.15

    Wage range is £9,692.15 to £ 14,100

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 38.75

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000117863

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Joining the Mimtec team as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice, your role will be focused on undertaking the manufacturing processes on site. As part of your programme, you will learn how to:

  • Interpret and follow specifications
  • Follow laid down procedures and methods
  • Become a skilled machine operator working thermoforming machines
  • Solve production problems
  • Operate a variety of equipment including plc controlled thermoforming machines and other related equipment
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards

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

As an Engineering Apprentice this programme forms part of your companies succession planning for the future.

You will be trained, supported and monitored throughout the process. During this engineering apprenticeship you will be required to attend PETA’s Havant facility for off-the-job training. This will be 13 months of day release (1 day a week) when you will complete your skills training. You will learn how to: work safely, use technical information, produce components using hand tools. You will also learn about mechanical and electrical equipment as well as how to assemble and test electronic circuits.

On successful completion you will have achieved the level 2 engineering operative apprenticeship standard.

All apprentices undertaking this apprenticeship must achieve: Mandatory qualifications: Diploma in engineering operations (skills) Ofqual regulated Level of qualification: 2 Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge) Ofqual regulated Level of qualification: 2.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

As an engineering apprentice this programme forms part of your companies succession planning for the future. Progression onto level 3 team leader programmes may be available on successful completion. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Motivation and drive, Positive attitude, Willing to learn, Good co-ordination

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

About the employer

Since 2006 Mimtec has developed and grown with ongoing investment in new machinery and equipment. We are primarily a Vacuum Forming company, with a range of vacuum forming; pressure forming; twin sheet moulding; drape forming and acrylic fabrication facilities. We use CNC machinery to finish the moulded products as well as to manufacture and repair of the moulding and vacuum forming tools on site. We are committed to the training and development of people with an established pipeline of apprentices in a variety of roles across the business.

Employer

MIMTEC LTD

Address

UNIT D

JTEN TRADE PARK

WICKHAM ROAD

PO16 7FF

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Training

Training provider

PETA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023