Level 3 Manufacturing Apprentice PILLARHOUSE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Pillarhouse International Ltd are looking for ambitious engineering apprentices to join their growing team. This is a hands on role, assembling precision sub-assemblies, such as solder pumps, baths, and Z lift lead screw assemblies.

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Closing date: 25 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday: exact working hours to be confirmed at interview

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    11 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162281

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working in the production departments of the company, learning close tolerance measuring and setting techniques using precision measuring equipment and special to type fixtures, producing and fitting power and control wiring looms and circuit boards.
  • Assembling precision sub-assemblies, such as solder pumps, baths, and Z lift lead screw assemblies, right through to final assembly and setting, circuit checking, power-up, fault finding and testing of machines before dispatch to customers.
  • Modify, upgrade or repair mechanical parts of machines

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

  • Level 3 Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Award
  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • 4 days a week in the workplace, 1 day at Chelmsford College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential full time employment for the right candidate
  • Opportunities also exist for progression to process engineering, field services, design and workshop supervision

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Level 2 Engineering (Grade Pass) Desired

About the employer

Pillarhouse International are world leaders in the Selective Soldering industry, dedicated to the ongoing development of pioneering technologies, such as our patented 1.5mm Micro Nozzle, to reflect and match the needs of an everchanging manufacturing marketplace.

Employer

PILLARHOUSE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Address

RODNEY WAY

WIDFORD

CHELMSFORD

CM1 3BY

Contact

John Arrowsmith

j.arrowsmith@pillarhouse.co.uk

01245 491333

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Training

Training provider

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

Contact

Ben Jones

jonesb@chelmsford.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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