What you will do in your working day
Day to day role responsibilities and duties will include:
* Produce machines by assembling parts and subassemblies
* Read and decipher assembly instructions
* Position or align components and parts
* Use hand tools or machines to assemble parts
* Conduct quality control checks
* Clean and maintain work area and equipment, including tools
* Prepare work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
* Position parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
* Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies
* Verify specifications by measuring completed component
* Resolve assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
* Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
* Maintain inventory by checking stock to determine supply levels.
* Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
* Document actions by completing time sheets
The training you will be getting
* The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Pathway)
* Qualifications include Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence), and Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
* The Apprentice will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Pathway
* College attendance will be at Colchester Institute Campus and online
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Grow into new roles and expand your education. We have a mix of workers at all ages, so there are many chances for promotion or the ability to expand roles to cover other areas of the business. We are a family business, so we like to build strong relationships with the people that work here, and we aim to keep workers for long periods of time.