Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Manufacturing Engineering) - Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship

Magellan Aerospace Blackpool has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprentice.Through work experience, studying, coaching, training and development (both practical and vocational) the engineering apprentice will develop skills by completing a course of study and obtain work related professional qualifications over 3 years, ensuring the ability to carry out duties competently and effectively within a pre-determined timeframe. A structured onsite training plan, will provide the apprentices with exposure to other areas of the business.The apprenticeship is competency led working to achieve a Level 4 HNC.

To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development attending college where required and ensuring course work is completed on time, to a high standard with accurate content; Fully participate in regular development reviews with management and mentors; Develop quality skills in a structured manner including how to carry out various levels of inspection on machined parts, assemblies and documentation using the required equipment against customer specifications; Learn how to become competent in the use of offline CAD/CAM software in order to create CNC machining programmes; Support the creation of prove out sheets and set sheets in line with company procedure; Develop an understanding and ability to interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings; Work with the engineering team and production to identify and deliver process improvements for existing engineering processes in order to achieve improved machining utilisation through run time reduction; Provide detailed and comprehensive information as required to management and colleagues in support of continuity of production; Develop the ability to work with minimum supervision maintaining a good level of productivity whilst also supporting and promoting positive teamwork and knowledge sharing; To comply with all Health & Safety policies and procedures including Risk Assessments for your working areas and to work in a safe and diligent manner at all times.

Working week

Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4pm / Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm

38.00

Qualifications Required

5 GCSE grades C/4 and above to include Maths and English

Skills Required

Technical Skills:

Demonstrates a logical and practical approach to tasks

Takes opportunities to learn new technical skills

Puts off the job learning into practice at work Gains experience and qualifications to improve technical competence

Takes on additional responsibilities once suitably qualified and/or trained

Ability to problem solve

About you

A general interest in Aerospace industry or Manufacturing desirable

Training Training to be provided

STANDARD & LEVEL

The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.

Full time position on successful completion of Apprenticeship.