Collins Aerospace (HS Marston) - Craft Technician - Advanced Apprentice - Sept 2020
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Company: Collins Aerospace (HS Marston)
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Location: Wolverhampton, WV10 6QJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00148
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Application Deadline Date: 24/04/2020
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Start Date: 07/09/2020
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Year 1 Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm, Fri 8am-12.30pm. Years 2-4 Mon-Fri 7.45am-4.15pm. Total hours: 40.
Brief Description
We are seeking to employ and train 4 Apprentices. You will receive broad-based training covering many aspects of Aerospace Manufacture, specialising as a craft apprentice. You can become a Skilled Fitter or Skilled Welder.
Qualifications Required
Essential ? 5 GCSEs at 9 ? 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to use own initiative and be part of a team
- Commitment to attending college and work
- Positive Attitude
Skills Required
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to demonstrate a clear interest to work in the manufacturing sector
- Problem Solver
- Good Communicator
Training to be Provided
This 4 year programme will include:
? Engineering Basic Skills training ? off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham
? NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
? A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering)
? In house training in line with your requirements.
Future Prospects
You can become a Subject Matter Expert in Skilled Fitter or Welder on completion of the Apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
We are seeking to employ and train 4 Apprentices. Specifically craft employees, 2 Fitter/ Fabricators and 2 Welders
You will receive broad-based training covering many aspects of Aerospace Manufacture, specialising as a craft Apprentice. Following your Apprenticeship, your first appointment will be one of the following roles: Skilled fitter, or Skilled Welder.
During the first year of your Apprenticeship you will be based full time at the Technology Hub in Birmingham. From year 2 you will be based at site in Wolverhampton, with one day based at the Hub. When onsite apprentices work alongside trained staff to enhance their skills, putting into practise what they have learnt at the MAKE UK.
This can range from:
Shadowing Skilled Employees
Sheet metalwork
Welding
Continuous improvements activities
To Include:
Rapid prototyping equipment onsite
Joining Techniques - Vacuum Brazing, Welding capability
Heat Treatment and Chemical Processing capability
Components produced from a variety of different materials
Apprentices will be required to comply with all ethical, environmental and safety regulations. When onsite Apprentices are rotated throughout departments to ensure competency in all required skill sets.
Other Information
You can become a Subject Matter Expert in Skilled Fitter or Welder on completion of the Apprenticeship.