CNC Engineering Apprentice Glassworks Hounsell Ltd
This is a great opportunity to work for an engineering company that has over 100 years of experience in tube fittings. Duties will include solving production/process problems, monitoring CNC machines & work in progress etc.
Closing date: 24 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,010.00
Higher rate of pay available depending on qualifications and the company run a regular incremental salary reviews based on increase in productivity, attitude and behaviours.
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Working week
Monday - Thursday 08:00am - 16:00pm Friday - 08:00am - 13:00pm 30 minutes
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
42 Months
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Possible start date
27 May 2023
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Date posted
09 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000132239
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Main duties will include:
- Milling.
- Turning.
- Bench fitting.
- Set & run CNC.
- Daily/monthly maintenance requirements of machines.
- Solving production/process problems.
- Monitor CNC machines & work in progress.
- Understanding mechanical drawing.
- In progress quality assurance including first off inspection.
- Operating & using quality/inspection equipment.
- Health and safety training.
- Will be trained up on all machinery on the site including assembly and testing.
- Business improvement techniques.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will receive on the job training and guidance from your employer and will also attend Sandwell College 1 day per week to achieve your Level 3 Engineering Technician qualifications.
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
- Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge).
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machining.
- Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The company will support further development of:
- Higher Apprenticeship Level 4.
- Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND)
- Train the right candidate up to become a commissioning engineer, working on installing and commissioning of their equipment onsite at the customer premises globally.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
Glassworks Hounsell Ltd
Address
Glassworks Hounsell Ltd
Park Lane
Halesowen
B63 2QS
Training
Training provider
SANDWELL COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
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