Summary
Merits Plastic Mouldings are technical experts in the design and manufacture of plastic injection mouldings They are currently looking for an apprentice Maintenance Technician to join and work within their team.
Wage
£14,918.80 a year
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 8.30am and 4.30pm
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 12 May
Duration
3 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
Key Tasks:
* Carry out planned service and calibration on all moulding machines and ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or pre-determined plans
* Attend the technical college as predefined by the company to undertake the technical qualifications to achieve engineer status
* Carry out essential remedial maintenance as required
* Keep accurate, up to date service, maintenance, and calibration records for all equipment
* Report to the Plant Engineer any adverse trends in equipment condition
* Ensure that maintenance is carried out in the most cost-effective manner
* Attempt always to carry out the above within the issued company budgeted levels seeking prior approval of any necessary overspend
* Work strictly in accordance with the tool setting Work Instruction, number WI.25
Other Tasks:
* Adhere to relevant procedures as laid down in the company quality manual
* Maintain good housekeeping in whichever duty you are performing
* Actively participate in training and development programmes as required by your line manager
* Regularly communicate with your line manager to ensure the smooth running of the department
* Work in compliance with all H&SE statutory rules and regulations.
* Use all equipment, plant, machinery, and services with respect and immediately report any faults or repairs needed to the relevant person for action
* Maintain awareness of developments within areas of operation of other departments within the Company
* Maintain active interdepartmental co-ordination, communication and co-operation
* Undertake other tasks as required by the Company or your line manager
* Maintain an optimum level of spares for plant and machinery
Where you’ll work
Merit Plastic Mouldings, Vinces Road
Diss
IP22 4YE
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
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* The learner will be studying the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
* Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (grade 5)
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
* Logical
* Problem solving skills
* Initiative
* Team working
Other requirements
Being a good communicator, being open, honest, and transparent are all advantageous attributes of the ideal candidate. As well as being willing and open to learning with a keen with an engineering interest.