Apprentice Production Support Operator BILLCAR PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD

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If you want a career in engineering and like the idea of working with some of the most up-to-date machinery in the UK, then we want to hear from you.

We are offering interesting and varied work in a fast-paced, friendly manufacturing environment. 

• What will the apprentice be doing?

  Duties of the apprentice including the following:

  • Loading and unloading raw materials onto various CNC lathes and millers
  • Learn to programme using Mazatrol/Heidenhain/Siemens/Proto TRAK RLX control systems
  • Ensuring materials are inspected before, during and after machining
  • Setting jobs up and running them through
  • Packing goods appropriately
  • Cleaning and maintaining the machines
  • Learn to use the cranes and other heavy duty lifting equipment
  • Learning to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Learn to reverse engineer

  As well as general duties of all employees:

  • Adhering to any reasonable requests from management
  • Adhering to requests regarding Health & Safety
  • Adhering to requests regarding the QMS
  • Keeping your work area clean and tidy
• Training and Qualification

  Training will be at Shrewsbury College London Road Campus on a day release basis with the remaining work week based on site with Billcar Precision Engineering Ltd.

• Career Progression

  A permanent position may be offered following successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance.

• Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
  Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Site Safety Awareness
• Required Qualifications
  GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 (C) or above) Essential