Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprentice – Technical Support

Do you want to become part of a team and make a difference? This role will give you the opportunity to work with some of the latest and leading technology in CNC manufacturing and Metrology Inspection. You will be machining and inspecting components that are used in Formula One, Medical, and even components that go up into space!

Role

Day to day role responsibilities include:

  • Assigned to a production Cell of machines, either in CNC manufacturing (Milling & Turning), R&D or Metrology to learn how to operate those machines safely, effectively and efficiently, whilst maintaining precision and accuracy (Moving from department to department on a rotational basis)
  • Whilst in production they will collaborate with their mentor in the monitoring and optimising of the production rate and running times of machines in the Cell to achieve scheduled delivery dates
  • Whilst in production they will be responsible for producing consistent quality across each and every machine in their care.
  • Work alongside our team of Inspectors and Metrologists to ensure our customers only receive components which are within their specifications and uphold our quality standards
  • To learn and assist in carrying out routine maintenance within their capability level or in the of case of difficulty or anticipated delay, advise the Senior Setter/Team Leader
  • To clean and deburr parts where necessary, boxing and packaging components when required
  • To carries out additional duties as requested by Mentor, Senior Setter(s) or Team Leader(s)
  • To undertake work-based learning assignments with support of NVQ assessor and Mentor

Training

  • The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Qualifications include Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence), and Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • The Apprentice will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Technical Support Technician Pathway
  • College attendance will be at Colchester Institute Campus and online 
  • Dalau Ltd are committed to giving opportunities to allow the next generation of Engineers to flourish. We hope that by giving our apprentices a solid foundation in the industry that they can then go on to become key members of the business, showing a fresh innovative approach to problems whilst being at the forefront of technological improvements. We are a firm believer in creating a target driven environment so that employees always know what they are working towards and what the reward is at the end of it
Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Working Week
Monday - Thursday, 06:30 - 17:00 or 16:30 - 03:00 or Monday - Thursday, 07:00 – 16:30 & Friday, 07:00 - 11:00 (Department & Shift Dependent) with a 30 minute unpaid lunch each day.
Expected Duration
42 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 31st May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 9th September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Methodical method of approach

Qualifications

  • 5 GCSE's including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)

About the Employer

DALAU LTD
Dalau Ltd are a market leader in the manufacture of precision plastic components & fluoropolymer products, accredited to AS9100, ISO9001, IS013485, ISO14001 & IS045001. We are based in Clacton-on-Sea - manufacturing and distributing worldwide for over 60 years. Dalau Ltd are a renowned supplier of products into industries such as Medical, Aerospace, Semi-conductor & Chemical, this is down to their ethos of constantly looking at pushing the boundaries of plastic manufacturing by investing the latest technology, both in CNC machining and Metrology.
Company
DALAU LTD
Location
FORD RD, CLACTON ON SEA, ESSEX, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,800.00
Posted
Company
DALAU LTD
Location
FORD RD, CLACTON ON SEA, ESSEX, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,800.00
Posted