Toolmaker Apprentice (Engineering)
The role of the Toolmaker Apprentice is to assist with the maintenance and repair of injection mould and dip moulding tooling, support in associated engineering activities with the opportunity for advancing into a qualified Toolmaker through internal and external training and development.
Role
- Maintain and repair existing production mould tooling to a high standard
- Record and monitor tool repairs
- Provide technical support to help resolve day-to-day tooling issues
- Support periodic preventive maintenance activities
- Develop and utilise skills with Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinders and CNC equipment
- Keep accurate records of work activities
- Work closely with engineers to improve processes and increase mould tool reliability and performance
- Assist with projects within and outside the Toolroom
Training
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
- Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
- Opportunity to advance into a qualified Toolmaker role through internal and external training and development
- This will be conducted under the direction of the Essentra engineers and toolmakers along with external training providers in order to support the development of the apprentice while providing a timely and efficient operation of all plant tooling
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Training Provider
- ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 19th August 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Time Management
- Interest in Engineering
- Inquisitive Mind
Qualifications
- A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 5-9 / C-A* (Essential)
About the Employer
Essentra Plc
Essentra Plc is a FTSE 250 company and a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.
- Company
- Essentra Plc
- Location
- Langford Locks, Kidlington, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,000.00
- Posted
- Company
- Essentra Plc
- Location
- Langford Locks, Kidlington, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,000.00
- Posted