Toolmaking Apprentice, we are looking for an apprentice who is keen, and committed to join our Toolmaking department. Reporting to the Lead Toolmaking Engineer the post holder will undertake training internally and at external training providers in order to attain the necessary skills to maintain, repair and manufacture new plastic injection mould tools to a very high standard. This involves all aspects of toolmaking from design interpretation to final mould sampling and includes the following:
Accurately reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
Use precision measuring instruments like micrometers, gauges etc. to check the dimensions.
Operate all Standard Toolroom machinery including milling, drilling, lathe and spark erosion machines
Setting up and running CNC vertical milling, lathe and wire eroding machines
Final grinding and polishing of tooling components after hardening
Fitting and final assembly of mould tools
Use of material handling, lifting and inspection equipment.
Maintenance of tools as per schedule or in event of breakdown
Tooling strip down and diagnosis for repair
Complete tool reports and ordering of spare parts
Please note the salary is subject to employer discretion and the age/experience of the applicant
Person Specification
Confident and enthusiastic with a positive attitude to teamwork and eager to learn
Ability to work in an accurate and methodical manner
Work by self or part of a team.
Experience of using MS office
Able to develop good working relationships with a variety of colleagues
Take ownership of tasks
Applicable courses
Whilst you are applying to an employer through Workplus you must apply directly to the training providers to secure your place on the apprenticeship course.
Engineering (Level 2)Northern Regional College
Description
Modules
The engineering course is designed to meet industry standards and provides a good grounding for you to go out into the workplace.
Once applications are received, NRC's Training Support Office will contact applicants and employers to make arrangements for delivery and whether an Electrical pathway or Mechanical/Manufacturing pathway are most suitable for the job description.
Units may include:
Applied electrical and mechanical science for engineering
Engineering Maintenance Procedures
Preparing and Controlling Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Electronic Devices and Communication
Engineering Assembly Methods and Techniques
Selecting and Using Secondary Machining
Techniques to Remove Material
Application of Welding Processes
Fabrication techniques and sheet metal work
Electronic Circuit Construction
MMA Welding
Award
NVQ Level 2 Engineering
Validated By
City & Guilds
Eligibility
16+ fully funded
Entry Criteria
You must:
Have attained the minimum school leaving age of 16
Be employed or be about to take up permanent paid employment with a Northern Ireland-based company and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (including day release/off- the-job training) with one employer
Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 Apprenticeship Framework
Meet any health requirements (eg colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice
Achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (eg GCSE) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department for the Economy
Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department for the Economy.
Attend an information session.
Duration
2
Start Date
Wednesday 04 September 2024
End Date
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Progression Pathway
Following successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship you may be able to progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship or to employment in the field you have studied in.
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