This is a 4 year apprenticeship resulting in a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The first year will be spent at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS) in Redditch learning core practical and theoretical elements of the role. For the following years, apprentices will attend MGTS on a day release basis to complete the necessary educational requirements for the programme.
* Milling
* Turning
* CAD
* TIG Welding
* CNC Turning
* Fitting & assembly skills
Responsibilities and Duties will Include:
* Support foundry production, manufacturing cells in any capacity, carrying out repairs and maintenance to Dies and Shear Tools on and off the machines.
* Assist in ensuring that maximum production activities take place and plan out other work schedule left by Toolroom Manager.
* Taking apart and inspectionof open and shut dies.
* Taking apart and inspectionof dies with sliding hydraulic / manual cores.
* Welding and reforming breakout by hand.
* Manufacturing jigs and fixtures.
* Taking apart and inspectionof shear tools.
* Manufacturing punches and core pins from drawings.
* Assembly of shot stems and tips.
* Knowledge of hydraulic cylinders and the ability to re-seal and check safely.
* Removal of solder from dies on DCM
* Changing broken core pins on the die casting machine.
* Changing broken shear tool punches on the DCM.
* Reinserting cavities and slide cores into bolsters.
* Fitting new inserts, spreaders and bushes.
* Testing water cooling channels and hydraulics on die casting tools.
* Assist in tooling preventative maintenance and improvement activities
Entry Requirements
We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*-C / 9-5 for Maths and A*-C / 9-4 for English, Science and two other subjects.
Training to be Provided
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Things to Consider
The first year of training is at Midland Group Training Services in Redditch in which you would be expected to attend Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00, Friday 08:00 – 12:00.
Upon successful completion of the four year programme, an individual assessment will be carried out by Evtec to determine whether a full time position will be offered.
Location
Employer
Expected Duration
4 years
Hours
38.75 per week
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 12pm. Whilst at training provider
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