Mechanical / Electronic Maintenance apprentice

Shadowing a technician, you will be taken through the full scheduled maintenance procedures to ensure high production machine availability is maintained. On the occasion of a machine breakdown, this will be prioritised, and training will be given on fault finding techniques through to final repair and testing.

• Performing all tasks to EH&S standards (LOTO)
• Work on small precision mechanical assemblies for machine adjustment and setup.
• Use of basic workshop hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Performing vacuum pump oil changes and consumables such as gas bottles, filters as required
• Replacing, running air lines
• Identify any machine improvements under our continuous improvement plan.
• Assist engineering teams – cross departmental working.
• Use the Computer Management System (CMS) on a daily basis to log and maintain machine records.
• Working with production supervisor to maintain machine status.
• Miscellaneous electrical sensor checks and adjustment.
• Understand basic PLC operations.
• Soldering and general workshop skills enhancement.
• Leading to be able to diagnose and repair minor machine faults.

• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• IT Skills
• Logical
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team Work

• English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4-9 (Essential)
• Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4-9 (Essential)