Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Attend off the job training at a Further Education College or other training provider selected by the company
• Complete a 13 Cell placement throughout our factory with a detailed Skills Matrix as evidence of understand and knowledge learnt
• Produce the necessary portfolios required for the PEO (Performing Engineering Operations) and NVQ qualifications
• Complete all homework required by the college or Training provider in a timely manner
• Undertake a design and build project for the HNC based on an improvement to an OINS product or a process
• Problem solving and fault finding – you will be able to diagnose assembly, test and wiring problems and propose effective solutions
• To gain multiple Product knowledge from day-to-day exposure and key skills from on­the-job training provided by each Cell placement
• Quality control – able to understand how the quality system works and where controlled documents are stored
• Health and Safety – you will learn the importance of health and safety in our environment, become familiar with all the policies and regulations. Be able to carry out risk assessments and adhere to our health and safety requirements at all times
• Planning and Supply Chains – you will understand the importance of Planning and how the Supply chain works
• Service, Installation and Customer Support -the opportunity for off-site work and Product Installation during the Apprenticeship, including overseas travel (depending on business shipment requirements).
• Change management – you will understand how ECR (Engineering Change Requests) and QDR (Quality Deficiency Report) processes work
• Understand 5s Implementation – apply to current methods used and offer ideas or improvements
• Target cell selection – agree a target cell in line with business needs and own career aspirations
• Support schedule adherence by planning, prioritising, and coordinating available resources to achieve work programmes in line with the cell plan
• Be able to recognise team customers both internal and external and strive to satisfy their needs
• Ensure all personal protective equipment is used in compliance with Health and Safety guidelines
• Carry out any other task that may be reasonably requested by the company

Indicative Performance Measures

General skills

• Lifting & Handling
• General Fabrication and Assembly
• Fine electrical Wiring
• Basic Machining
• Metrology & Inspection
• Understanding Engineering Drawings
• Use of an overhead Crane

Specialist skills

• Hard and Soft Soldering Practices
• TIG welding
• Cryogen Handling
• Vacuum Technology
• Leak Detection
• Magnet Assembly
• Magnet & Cryogenic Testing
• System Integration

Person Specification – Essential requirements unless stated

Education / Qualifications:

• GCSE level English, Maths and Science (grade 4 or above)

Professional Skills/ Abilities:

• Attend off the job training at a Further Education College or other training provider selected by the company
• Produce the necessary portfolios required for the PEO and NVO qualifications
• Complete all homework required by the college in a timely manner
• Complete a 13 Cell placement throughout our factory with a detailed Skills Matrix as evidence of understanding and knowledge learnt

Personal Qualities:

• Communication – Effective communication with all members of the team
• Teamwork – Works well as part of a team and provides support to others when necessary
• Cultural Awareness – Aware that other cultures have different interaction styles and respond positively
• Emotional Intelligence – Desire to improve self professionally
• Engagement – Is committed, flexible and has a positive attitude to work and learning
• Decision Making – Able to analyse a situation and know when a decision is required
• Innovation – Is creative and proactive
• Customer and Market – Customer focussed