Pattern maker / tool maker apprentice

WILLIAM LEE LIMITED

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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

This is a great opportunity for apprentices to get hands on experience in the foundry industry in a British owned company competing in a global market in business for over 150 years. William Lee makes iron castings for a wide variety of international customers including BMW, Mercedes, Daimler, Borg, Castings and GT. With four foundries on site and over 400 personnel, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to learn about the company as a whole and you will be mentored directly by our skilled team while studying a Level 3 qualification with our training provider, AMRC Training Centre. What we offer: Company pension scheme enrolment and life assurance plan 33 days holiday entitlement On-site parking Westfield Health Care Plan membership On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being Employee Assistance Program Full on-the-job training from our skilled and experienced team A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity

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)

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