Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Level 2 PRIMA TOOLING LTD

Entry level role into engineering, processing and finishing tools ready for dispatch, essential to our customer service ensuring that all finished work is balanced, etched and handled with efficiency and accuracy with an attention to detail.

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Closing date: 20 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,640.00

  • Working week

    32 hours over 4 days in the workplace, plus one day per week at Chelmsford College. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246348

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Responsibilities:

  • Programme the Laser etching machine with the appropriate
    information.
  • Balancing of all tools to within safety guidelines
  • Shot blasting of tools
  • Filing and plating tools
  • Boxing and labelling of tools including stock items
  • Keeping stock levels to a minimum requirement advising
    management if low
  • Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
  • Perform any finishing requirements such as painting, spraying
    and sealing tools
  • Reporting any issues that occur during work day to the correct
    person.
  • Complete maintenance checks of machines periodically and
    maintain logs
  • Raising order requests for goods required such as packing
    boxes
  • Maintain a neat and tidy work environment.
  • Responsible for integrity and quality checks.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Personal Requirements:

  • Proactive and flexible in order to be able to effectively carry out
    their role
  • Ability to carry out multiple tasks and a possession of practical
    aptitude
  • The ability to adhere to and carry out instructions when
    required
  • Sound communication skills to deliver good team work
  • Possess physical and mental dexterity to be able to perform these duties effectively
  • Must be precise, careful, patient, responsible, swift and alert

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship qualification
  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs grades 9-3 including English, maths and science
  • 4 days on site with 1 day spent training at Chelmsford College

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Full time employment will be considered for the right candidate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Prima Tooling is a Precision Engineering Tool manufacturer. We are a leading CNC Cutting Tools manufacturer and supplier of high-quality PCD, TCT (Tungsten Carbide) and HSS Router Tooling, Spindle Tooling and Carbide End Mills for a range of applications. At Prima Tooling we achieve recognition and results with our PCD and Carbide & HSS Cutting Tools, and we continue to be at the forefront of innovation. Working with the most up to date machinery and techniques, coupled with some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, we are able to take design outlines, samples and images and turn them into real solutions. Prima Tooling provides a steadfast commitment to quality and customer service.

Employer

PRIMA TOOLING LTD

Address

HUTTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

4-6 TALLON ROAD

HUTTON

CM13 1TJ

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Training

Training provider

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Louise Manning

manningl@chelmsford.ac.uk

01245 293110

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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