Engineering Operative Apprenticeship - JUNAIR SPRAYBOOTHS LTD

Summary

Trainee industrial automation panel builder, you will work under experienced professionals to learn the skills necessary for assembling and wiring automation control systems. Maintenance of machine tools, hand tools and other manufacturing related equipment. Working alone, and with other team members to carry out manufacturing tasks.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Engineering operative

Hours: To be discussed at interview
40 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 30 Nov 2024

Duration: 12 Months

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

Controls / Electrical - Assist in the assembly and wiring of control panels based on technical drawings and specifications
Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Learn to program and configure PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Help in the installation of components, including switches, relays, and circuit breakers
Pneumatic systems installation, such as rams and pipes and magnahelic pressure gauges
Participate in testing and troubleshooting of control panels
Maintain a clean and organised workspace

Engineering Operative:

Following a production schedule using loading lists
Operate machinery to cut and form metal parts of varying thickness and length
Moving raw materials to the machines
Breaking out machined parts
Moving machined parts to their required location
Maintenance of work equipment
Checking and changing tools.
Management of scrap material
Pro-active maintenance of the machines
Lifting and carrying heavy items
Programming input with the CPU control unit
Reading engineering drawings and measuring parts against the loading lists and drawings
Adhere to all company policies and procedures as instructed:
To ensure that all H&S rules are always adhered to, without exception Including wearing of any PPE that is provided to you
Carry out all training provided to deadlines agreed
Execute the responsibilities of a company employee acting in a lawful and ethical manner in accordance with your contract of employment and company staff handbook
Work with your line manager to further your own professional development, including performance appraisal and identifying and meeting training needs to ensure competence

Where you’ll work

SOUTHGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK

CROSS STREET

HEYWOOD

LANCASHIRE

OL10 1PW

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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

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
The training will take place at Rochdale training centre

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

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

hardworking
Reliable

About this company

Junair is the UK's leading spray booth and paint finishing facility manufacturer. Our innovative designs and commitment to building high quality, technically advanced facilities allow us to tailor a solution that helps you work smarter, save time and money and achieve outstanding results. We have always been driven by our passion for engineering excellence. We love solving problems and bringing experience to the table that will benefit our customers and their customers.