Engineering Apprenticeships

DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a team member with day-to-day operations.
• Assist with specific tasks and projects relevant to the assigned department and progress to taking responsibility for a delegated workload.
• Learn and apply industry-specific tools, techniques or software to improve manufacturing and business processes.
• Maintain work equipment and ensure a safe, well organised workstation.
• Work in accordance with relevant risk assessments and safe systems of work (SSOW) and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as per Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental training and instruction.
• Complete assignments and projects by set deadlines.
• Follow instructions provided by Supervisor/Manager.
• Participate in company or department improvement projects, to gain efficiencies, reach targets, meet legislative requirements and improve the work environment.
• Comply with companies’ policies & procedures.
• Any other duties, within reason and capability, as agreed with the Production Manager/Supervisor.

In an Engineering Apprenticeship:

• Correctly undertake the work process to manufacture component parts for production, to the required quality standard in accordance with work instruction provided.
• Read, understand and correctly implement technical drawings.
• Assist the IMS team with internal audits according to schedule and prepare for external audits.
• Handle, transport and store component parts as per training and instruction.
• Complete daily safety checks to ensure machine and work equipment is in good working order and submit all necessary check sheets as required.
• Undertake visual and dimensional quality checks on designated products, both at in-process production and despatch stages to ensure compliance with the customer’s technical drawings.
• Report any defects, safety concerns and make suggestions for work improvements.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within production areas.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain practical experience in specific assigned department.
• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Improve communication and teamwork skills.
• Develop time management and organisational skills.
• Learn to take initiative and ownership of assigned tasks and projects.
• Enhance leadership skills through coordinating team efforts and mentoring peers.
• Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Learn and adhere to workplace health and safety protocols.
• Develop a professional demeanour and work ethic.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Engineering Industry and the Company.
• Build a professional network within the Engineering industry.