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Lean Manufacturing Apprentice ISOCOM LIMITED

Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprentice required to work in the space, aerospace industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £177.50

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 35.50

  • Expected duration

    12 months

  • Possible start date

    15 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001826833

  • Positions

    2 available

During your time at Isocom as a Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprentice you can expect to work within the engineering and production areas.

Your main duties include:

  • Work alongside the Technical Manager to gain experience and knowledge of electronic equipment and projects
  • Working with our Design Engineers to build and test prototypes of new products
  • Supporting the preparation of component test programmes
  • Maintaining and supporting the production machinery, jigs and tooling
  • Participate in component assembling in clean room as required
  • Participate in internal projects
  • Ensure quality, housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained, and at AS9100 quality standards for aerospace and space applications at all times
  • Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with the Company’s H&S policy
  • Use all PPE as instructed
  • Maintain a safe working environment at all times
  • Report any serious malfunctions or risks to Supervisor

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Some technical knowledge and understanding of electronics
  • Ability to read technical drawings and follow technical instructions
  • Good communication and writing skills
  • Ability to fully document work for quality control purposes

Personal qualities

  • A genuine interest in electronics
  • Good dexterity and eye to hand co-ordination
  • Experience of working with micro sized objects such as computer circuits, model making, sewing/embroidery or similar style hobbies
  • Enthusiastic with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
  • Punctual and reliable with excellent timekeeping skills
  • Adaptable

Desired qualifications

  • Minimum GCSE’s 9-3, A*-D or equivalent

Future prospects

  • Potential for full time employment 

Things to consider

  • Employee’s will be expected to work within a Clean Room facility wearing PPE at all times
  • Employee’s will be required to use microscopic equipment to manufacture the products

About the employer

Manufacturer of electronic and optoelectronic components for space and aerospace applications.
 

Employer

ISOCOM LIMITED

Address

2

Fern Court, Bracken Hill Business Park

Peterlee

SR8 2RR

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Training

Training provider

SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by City of Sunderland College

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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