Summary
We are looking to recruit an apprentice toolmaker for SACO.A company with over 34 years of experience employing 450 staff across three sites. You will work with specialised manufacturing machinery, to manufacture precision tooling for both single and multi-stage operation machines. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious individual.
Wage
£15,311.40 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am - 2.30pm
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 2 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
2
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
* Precision tooling manufacture
* Refurbishment of tooling
* New tooling development
* You will become skilled in conventional milling, turning and CNC Machining
Where you’ll work
New Hall Works
Elm Street
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 1NY
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
NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Apprenticeship Standard (L3)
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Product Design and Development
* Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
* Toolmaker and Tool and Die Technician
* First Year - College Block Release
* Second Year - Day release college attendance
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
* Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)
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
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience