Operator/Machinist Apprentice (Manufacturing) PROFINS LTD

Profins are a leading manufacturer of heat exchanger tubes. The trainee operator will be trained to become a main operator of both the finning and U-bending process, whilst completing a Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship. If you're a logical thinker & enjoy working with your hands, this is the apprenticeship for you.

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Closing date: 06 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,646.40 to £22,605.44

    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 - Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 2pm

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 May 2024

  • Date posted

    08 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000242107

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

The role will involve manufacturing finned tubes and U tubes for heat exchangers. It will involve working on two different types of finning machines and learning how to use manual and automated U bending machines.

Additional processes to learn include using a gas and electric furnace, saw cutting, hydrotesting machine, crane usage and potentially fork lift driving.

The trainee will also be required to carry out quality checks during production and will need to complete production sheets.

They will be working in a general shop floor working environment and will need to follow all Health and Safety rules and will be expected to maintain a tidy working environment.

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard
  • Maths and English Functional Skills if required - if not required, Maths and English upskill will still be provided but you do not need to sit an exam.
  • Preparation for End Point Assessment.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Profins Ltd is a small company and we are always keen to promote people with the right skill sets; depending on the type of person, this could be into a supervisory role, quality role or even sales role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 / C and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C and above) Desired

Things to consider

Although this vacancy is to start as soon as possible, you will not be enrolled onto your apprenticeship training until September to align with the academic year.

About the employer

Profins Ltd is a small company and we are always keen to promote people with the right skill sets; depending on the type of person, this could be into a supervisory role, quality role or even sales role.

Employer

PROFINS LTD

Address

1-2 BURDON DRIVE

NORTH WEST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

PETERLEE

SR8 2JH

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Training

Training provider

EAST DURHAM 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

Emma Norbury

emma.norbury@eastdurham.ac.uk

0191 5185587

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing 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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