Technical Quality Engineering Apprentice
METAL ASSEMBLIES LTD
WEST MIDLANDS, B70 9DD
Closes in 12 days (Thursday 8 August at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 May 2024
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Summary
Technical Support Apprentice required to join Metal Assemblies to work within quality control and learn all aspects related to this. Including liaising with quality inspectors and carrying out quality assurance procedures, see job description for more information.
- Annual wage
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£14,196 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 12.30pm on Friday.
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 9 September
- Duration
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4 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- This is a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship, Technical Support pathway, delivered over a period of 4 years.
Mandatory qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 2.5 days per week for the first two years, and the company for the rest of the time.
Where you’ll work
OLDBURY RD IND ESTATE
OLDBURY RD
WEST BROMWICH
WEST MIDLANDS
B70 9DD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English & Maths (grade 9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
- Interest in engineering
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
Must have an interest in engineering/metalwork/cars and bikes.
About this company
Originally established in 1955 Metal Assemblies now operates out of 75,000 square foot of manufacturing space and employs over 130 people to produce stampings and assemblies for our customers who predominantly serve the automotive industry. About 25% of our production is exported to Europe as well further afield to places like Mexico, Brazil, Turkey and Japan. Metal Assemblies works closely with its customer base and offers extensive support at all stages of a project. Our technical competency means that we are able to offer design review and feasibility advice to our customers across a range of processes often reducing the complexity of a product or process leading to lower production costs. Continued investment at Metal Assemblies means that by utilising the most modern equipment we remain competitive in a very demanding environment. This can be seen not just in the presses and machine tools that we use to produce the parts we supply, but also in the latest scanning techniques that we employ in our quality department and the bespoke manufacturing computer system used to support our manufacturing processes from concept to despatch. Metal Assemblies enjoys the support of a wide range of suppliers, many of whom have worked with us for several years. This enables us to offer support processes like painting, plating, heat treatment, toolmaking and prototype manufacture in tandem with our own comprehensive capabilities. In an ever changing world where the environment and ethical standards play more and more of a role when selecting a supplier Metal Assemblies continues to adapt its practices and processes to fully conform to modern expectations. Metal Assemblies continues to grow by offering a reliable, flexible and friendly service to all of our customer.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, potential to progress to a Senior Quality Engineer within the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Sue Fisher or Alex Jones
01922 457686
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000247964.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Thursday 8 August at 11:59pm)
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