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Tool Room / Machinist Engineering Apprentice Oakmount Control Systems

Oakmount Control Systems Ltd are offering a fantastic opportunity to join and train with their professional team based in Estover, Plymouth as a Tool Room / Machinist Apprentice.

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Closing date: 21 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 16:00. Friday 07:00 - 13:00.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    48 months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    10 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001820170

  • Positions

    1 available

The main purpose of this role is to:

Manufacture precision components, assemble automated machinery and test the machinery for the correct function.

Daily duties will include:

  • To manufacture precision components from steel, aluminimum, non-ferrous materials and plastics
  • Using manual mils and lathes, CNC mills and lathes, machining centres, various saws, grinders and hand tools

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Applicants are expected to:

  • Have some knowledge of IT
  • Have some knowledge of electrical or mechanical products would be useful
  • Be able to communicate effectively with other staff members, managers, customers and suppliers

Personal qualities

  • Able to use initiative
  • Problem solver
  • Logical
  • Pro-active
  • Diligent
  • Creative
  • Punctual
  • Team player
  • Curious
  • Organised
  • Dexterous

Desired qualifications

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths, English and at least one science subject.

Future prospects

There may be opportunities to get involved with:

  • Mechanical Design of Automation and Robotic Machinery
  • Project Management
  • Internal Sales Support
  • External Sales Engineering

About the employer

We are designers and manufacturers of industrial control systems and automation and robotic machinery. The business started trading in August 2002.

Employer

Oakmount Control Systems

Address

Estover Road

Plymouth

PL6 7PY

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Cornwall College Business

Contact

Chelsea Cooke 01209 616452

You will be working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

  • Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard 

You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor. 

You will be required to attend Cornwall College Engineering Skills Centre, Sisna Park on a regular basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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