Summary
We are looking for an Apprentice R&D Technician to join our Team at our Stonehouse site. With big ambitions for the future there has never been a better time to join Victrex! You'll receive first class, on the job, training from a dedicated team, whilst earning a competitive salary - not to mention an industry recognised qualification too.
Wage
£22,478.50 a year
Training course
Polymer processing technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
36 hours 18 minutes a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 July
Duration
2 years
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
This position will expect you to take a hands-on approach when organise and perform experiments and analysis in support of technology projects. You will accelerate and spearhead the evaluation and development of PAEK Coated Magnet wire for e-mobility. They’ll want you to be ambitious when discussing the company approach when responding to product quality issues, continuous improvement opportunities for existing and new processes and plant.
Responsibilities: -
* Adherence to the Company's SHE (Safety, Health and Environmental) policy, ISO quality requirements, and R&D functional standards.
* Work in structured manner following SOPs and SSOW.
* Assist, plan and perform experiments on pilot/production scale equipment.
* Carry out small scale manufacturing trials and capability studies.
* Collation and analyses of data using a range of in-house and external analytical services to evaluate the properties of materials produced.
* Preparation of materials for customer samples.
* Support root cause analysis and investigations for customer complaints & internal quality incidents.
Requirements: -
* Demonstrable enthusiasm for manufacturing, science and innovation.
* Willingness to take accountability and use initiative when carry out daily responsibilities.
* Strong analytical, communication, delivery, organisation, and team-working skills.
* IT proficient using various software including Office 365.
* GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics (grade 4 or above).
* Preferably be studying or achieved a Level 3 qualification in a relevant scientific or technical discipline (A-Level or BTEC in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Applied Science etc.)
* Be curious about the opportunity and enthusiastic to learn new skills.
Where you’ll work
Victrex
Stonedale Road
Stonehouse
GL10 3RQ
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
THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Polymer processing technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Review instructions or information. For example, work instructions, sampling requirements, drawings dimensioning, labelling, formulations, machine settings.
* Plan task and identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, security, quality and cost.
* Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace.
* Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations and standards. For example, daily machine checks, wearing personal protective equipment.
* Apply sustainability principles for example, in choice of materials, minimising waste.
* Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and handling.
* Select, check, and prepare materials for polymer processing for example, weighing, control and blending, and conditioning.
* Select, configure (for example, replace or change inserts) and check mould tools, formers, dies or other process equipment.
* Check installation and function of processing equipment for the process.
* Connect service connections such as water, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic.
* Check hand tools, equipment and machinery including calibration record where applicable.
* Set or check machine settings using instructions such as temperature, pressure, speed or time, distance.
* Adjust machine setting for the speeds, positions, pressures and safety of the mould tool, former or die movement to meet product specification.
* Start up manufacturing processes.
* Monitor process feedback and adjust process parameters.
* Shut down manufacturing processes.
* Devise machine settings such as temperature, pressure, speed or time, distance for new or modified equipment, tooling or material.
* Test and evaluate machine settings for new or modified equipment, tooling or material.
* Select and apply optimal machine settings for new or modified equipment, tooling or material (for example, capability study).
* Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data. Use data to inform action.
* Identify process faults and resolve.
* Apply post processing techniques for example, assembly, printing, decorating, cooling operations, packing, and labelling.
* Follow quality assurance processes during manufacture.
* Perform quality control checks. For example, conduct parameter checks (size, colour, weight), and take samples.
* Identify quality issues and resolve for example, defects, maintenance requirements.
* Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
* Apply preventative maintenance practices. For example, checking guarding, lubrication, cleaning of tooling, safety checks, and inspection for wear and tear.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement. For example, improving the effectiveness of existing production, improving the energy consumption or waste profile of processes and procedures to improve the sustainability or carbon footprint of a product, process or task.
* Apply team working principles.
* Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, process and production records, traceability records, and quality assurance records.
* Present information.
* Communicate in written form in the workplace for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests, technical reports.
* Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
* Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned continued professional development (CPD) activities. Evaluate CPD against plans made.
* Review instructions or information. For example, work instructions, sampling requirements, drawings dimensioning, labelling, formulations, machine settings.
* Plan task and identify and organise resources with consideration for safety, environmental impact, security, quality and cost.
* Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace.
* Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations and standards. For example, daily machine checks, wearing personal protective equipment.
* Apply sustainability principles for example, in choice of materials, minimising waste.
* Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and handling.
* Select, check, and prepare materials for polymer processing for example, weighing, control and blending, and conditioning.
* Select, configure (for example, replace or change inserts) and check mould tools, formers, dies or other process equipment.
* Check installation and function of processing equipment for the process.
* Connect service connections such as water, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic.
* Check hand tools, equipment and machinery including calibration record where applicable.
* Set or check machine settings using instructions such as temperature, pressure, speed or time, distance.
* Adjust machine setting for the speeds, positions, pressures and safety of the mould tool, former or die movement to meet product specification.
* Start up manufacturing processes.
* Monitor process feedback and adjust process parameters.
* Shut down manufacturing processes.
* Devise machine settings such as temperature, pressure, speed or time, distance for new or modified equipment, tooling or material.
* Test and evaluate machine settings for new or modified equipment, tooling or material.
* Select and apply optimal machine settings for new or modified equipment, tooling or material (for example, capability study).
* Interpret data for example, process data, quality control and test procedure data. Use data to inform action.
* Identify process faults and resolve.
* Apply post processing techniques for example, assembly, printing, decorating, cooling operations, packing, and labelling.
* Follow quality assurance processes during manufacture.
* Perform quality control checks. For example, conduct parameter checks (size, colour, weight), and take samples.
* Identify quality issues and resolve for example, defects, maintenance requirements.
* Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
* Apply preventative maintenance practices. For example, checking guarding, lubrication, cleaning of tooling, safety checks, and inspection for wear and tear.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement. For example, improving the effectiveness of existing production, improving the energy consumption or waste profile of processes and procedures to improve the sustainability or carbon footprint of a product, process or task.
* Apply team working principles.
* Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, process and production records, traceability records, and quality assurance records.
* Present information.
* Communicate in written form in the workplace for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests, technical reports.
* Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
* Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned continued professional development (CPD) activities. Evaluate CPD against plans made.
Your training plan
You will complete a Level 3 Polymer Processing Apprenticeship via one of our trusted training providers.
The duration of this Apprenticeship is approximately 24 months and if successful, you will join our 2024 Apprenticeship Intake in September.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 subjects including Maths and English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working