About the apprenticeship
Duties
Assembly and testing of our instrumentation and ancillary equipment, including calibrations, pre-testing, temperature cycling, final testing, EMC and PAT testing
Work in a Manufacturing cleanroom environment
Performing soldering operations to aid assembly
Use of laser engravers, welders, lathes, and other workshop machinery as required
Completing build documentation for batch recording of parts and components, and the selection of individual parts to maintain quality and traceability
Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively as part of a diverse team
Seek potential improvement opportunities within your area of the business
Requirements
Qualifications
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science/Technology subjectsEssential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science/Technology subjects
Strong interest in engineering and manufacturing
Good communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
A passion for quality
Computer literacy and proficiency in a range of Windows based PC applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access)
Willingness to train and develop
Ability to drive and access to own transport
Desirable
An understanding of electronic principles, fault finding of PCBs and reading of schematic diagrams.
Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
Knowledge of and the ability to use workshop equipment to high standards (or the ability to train in their use).
Surface mount soldering experience
Understanding of an Employee Owned organisation
Skills
Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science/Technology subjects
Strong interest in engineering and manufacturing
Good communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
A passion for quality
Computer literacy and proficiency in a range of Windows based PC applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access)
Willingness to train and develop
Ability to drive and access to own transport
Desirable
An understanding of electronic principles, fault finding of PCBs and reading of schematic diagrams.
Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
Knowledge of and the ability to use workshop equipment to high standards (or the ability to train in their use).
Surface mount soldering experience
Understanding of an Employee Owned organisation
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
Myrick Training
Qualification
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering L3 Apprenticeship
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: Yes
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
ABER Instruments
Aber Instruments Ltd, Unit 5
Cefn Llan Science Park
Aberystwyth
SY23 3AH