Apprentice Mechanical/Tooling Design Engineer PACKAGING AUTOMATION LIMITED

Packaging Automation, Knutsford is a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery. The business is now searching for a hardworking and reliable person to join their business as an apprentice mechanical/tooling design engineer to train and learn to design all mechanical parts and tooling for Packaging Automation's equipment. You will liaise with shop floor to relay accurate machine and tooling build information and receive feedback from machine and tooling build and rectify any action points and produce component drawings for all machined and fabricated items.

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Closing date: 15 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000190698

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

To train and learn to design all mechanical parts and tooling for packaging automation's equipment in accordance with customer requirements and current legislative and directive guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the accurate and timely production of mechanical and tooling assemblies upon instruction from head of design in accordance with the customer requirements
  • Ensure that all designs adhere to the relevant CE machinery directives
  • Liaise with both sales and projects to ensure the design meets the agreed specification
  • Liaise with CNC programmer to ensure efficient manufacture of both mechanical and tooling components
  • To produce accurate trial plate, film layout and detailed tooling drawings of both PA and competitors tooling to meet the demands of the customer
  • Produce full machine and proposal layout drawings
  • Liaise with systems design engineers to ensure the machine design is electrically and mechanically compatible
  • Liaise with shop floor to relay accurate machine and tooling build information
  • Receive feedback from machine and tooling build and rectify any action points
  • Produce component drawings for all machined and fabricated items and liaise with production to ensure the accurate relay of mechanical build information
  • Understand the importance of quality work and maintain agreed working standards to ensure work is produced to get it right first time
  • Adhere to the company's continuous improvement programme and contribute daily to team meetings
  • Offer ideas of improving working practices, identify potential issues and offer cost effective solutions
  • Ensure that all documentation and information is maintained and stored on a day-to-day basis and in the appropriate manner
  • Assist customers and colleagues with problems that arise offering practical and appropriate solutions
  • Deal professionally, competently, and courteously with customers, suppliers and colleagues in verbal and written communications
  • Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role

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

  • Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard - Product Design & Development Technician pathway, includes release at college in Crewe for practical training for the first two years 
  • Dedicated mentor for on-the-job training
  • Regular progress reviews

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)

After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Product  Design and Development

  • Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full-time position for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship process and based on company finances at the time.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Creative, Customer care skills, Initiative, IT skills, Logical, Number skills, Organisation skills, Patience, Presentation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

Travel to the apprenticeship and training centre - CW2 8AB. Additional Responsibilities: 1. Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures and carry out all activities in a manner which is responsible and safe to yourself and others. 2. Develop positive relationships with all your work peers. 3. Contribute positively to my team and company morale and spirit. 4. Accept responsibility for the quality of your work and get it right first time. 5. To carry out any other duties as requested. 6. Attend college for training and achieve qualifications to match job role. Salary: * Year One £11.700 * Year two £14,300 * Year three £18,850 * Year four £22,100 (all subject to NMW requirements) Breaks - Fabrications - am break 10.00-10.15, lunch 1.00pm - 1.30pm, pm break 3.00 - 3.15pm Drinks machines on free vend before 8.00am, 10.00 -10.15am, 1.00 - 1.30pm, 3.00 -3.15pm and after 4.30pm. Other benefits: * Free parking * Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays increasing 1 day per year after each complete holiday year to max 25 days + BH. * Overtime @ time and a half of hourly rate is needed * Uniform provided * Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary to nominated beneficiary * Potential to progress to HNC and Degree level studies if BTec results and performance in the job meet the required standard * Access to 2 benefits platforms for discounts in a range of shops, restaurants and leisure venues * Annual (September) salary increase as above providing BTec results and performance in the job meet the required standard (see above) * Contributory pension scheme

About the employer

Packaging Automation, based in Knutsford, are a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery.

Employer

PACKAGING AUTOMATION LIMITED

Address

1 Montgomery Close

Parkgate Industrial Park

WA16 8XW

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Training

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)


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