Mechanical Assembly Fitter Apprentice
What will the apprentice be doing?
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
- Bench fitting work
- Build of mechanical sub-assemblies
- Set-up & alignment of machine frames
- Set-up and alignment of tooling, to achieve specified tolerances/capability
- Functional testing and fault finding
- Use of conventional machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc) and hand tools as appropriate
- Identify & communicate opportunities to enhance quality and reduce cost
- Support visits to customers as required to commission & test machines, and resolve problems
- Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved
- Ensure statutory and company procedures & practices are maintained
- Promote a safe working environment
- Booking of time to assigned work
- Other duties as may be required
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) qualification.
- The first year will be full-time at the Swatpro/BEMA training facility at Yate.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Development throughout the business, supervision, management, engineering and service departments.
Please apply via the Find An Apprenticeship website.