Pattern maker / tool maker apprentice
WILLIAM LEE LIMITED
About the Role
The candidate will be actively involved in developing ways to improve efficiencies and production methods across the site, pro-actively seeking out problems and finding solutions. The candidate will learn how to use lathes, milling machines, sanding and bobbin machines, vertical bandsaws, pedestal drills amongst other hand and power tools.
- Producing precision fixture tooling and grippers for the automated grinding areas
- The repair and/or modification of pattern and core box tooling and making patterns for the foundries
- Manufacturing bespoke items of plant machinery for the maintenance department
- Gauges and checking equipment for Quality Assurance
- Repairing feeders and running systems
- Working to tight tolerances from engineering drawings or verbal discussions
Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.
About the Training
You will study on a Level 3 Engineering Technician on a Machining Technician pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Advanced Level 3
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Course/Training
Engineering technician (level 3)