Summary
To train in the full technical and operational aspects of a large highly automated iron foundry. The departments you will spend time in are Quality, Core Making, Pattern Shop, Melting, Foundry and Process.
Wage
£14,918.80 a year
Training course
Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am to 1.30pm.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 2 April
Duration
2 years 3 months
Positions available
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
* Health and Safety, you will receive training to understand your responsibilities and to help us continually improve
* Quality, you will have an overview of all aspects, from inspection, scanning, trials and how this is applied through our quality systems. This is to ensure we meet and deliver customer requirements
* All aspects of core making, from the raw materials to the different processes they go through
* All aspects of melting and pouring iron from the raw material, quality checks and ensuring the correct temperature for the iron
* All aspects of pattern shop from making sure runner systems and feeders are in good order, to repairing patterns and core boxes
* All aspects of foundry, including sand testing, pattern prep, placing a core into the mould and machine settings
* All aspects of process, including loading a robot cell, loading a Koyama, correct packaging of castings and meeting the required quality standards for customers
* The laying of cores into green sand moulds and those duties associated in line with production and quality standards.
* To carry out any other duties within reason which are commensurate with your duties
* To report any issues to your line manager immediately and to actively pursue improvement ideas to increase quality and productivity efficiencies using Lean Manufacturing techniques
Health, Safety & Environment:
* Ensure compliance with the company’s health and safety and environmental policies, ensuring these are understood and upheld
* Ensure that you are always equipped with the correct personal protective equipment and is properly looked after and maintained.
* Ensure that all accidents are reported and recorded in the accident book
* Ensure any spillages are cleared up immediately and the correct emergency equipment is always available
Where you’ll work
Callywhite Lane
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 2XU
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
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician apprenticeship level 3 standard to be delivered in the workplace & day release at Sheffield College
More training information
The course will be delivered in partnership with our training provider, Sheffield College and you will be studying towards a level 3 apprenticeship as a Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Technician. You will receive full training in the technical and operational aspects of a large highly automated iron foundry.
This is a two-year course and in the first year you will spend two months in each of the following departments: Quality, Core Making, Pattern Shop, Melting, Foundry and Process. In the second year you will specialise in one of the area’s most suitable to your attributes. This will be done in line with company health & safety, quality, and production standards. To live and uphold the Wm Lee culture and values.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 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
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Team working