Opus Metrology - Metrology Laboratory Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship
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Company: Opus Metrology
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Location: Corby, NN17 4DR
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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-00177
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Application Deadline Date: 15/06/2020
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Start Date: 07/09/2020
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon-Thurs 08:00 - 17:00. Fri 08:00-13:00
Brief Description
We are looking for a laboratory technician to work in our UKAS accredited dimensional laboratory, learning how to calibrate over 60 items including high accuracy and precision equipment.
Qualifications Required
3 GCSEs at 9 ? 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
? Reliable
? Conscientious
? Willing to listen and learn
Skills Required
Able to follow precise instructions and copy information accurately
Training to be Provided
This 3 year programme will include:
? Metrology Skills training ? off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham on either block or day release
? In house training in line with your requirements.
? EAL Level 3 Award in Metrology
Future Prospects
Successful apprentices could go on to roles such as: Special Manufacturing Supervisor or Production Manager.
Vacancy Detail
Opus Metrology is one of the UK?s leading manufacturers and suppliers of Length and Angle Standards to both British and Worldwide manufacturing industries.
Since its foundation in Corby, Northamptonshire in 1987, Opus has rapidly earned an enviable reputation for quality, value and service from its global customer base.
Initially the company began manufacturing a comprehensive range of Gauge Blocks complemented and supported by a UKAS Calibration service.
Utilising our in depth manufacturing skills, knowledge and experience, our range of high precision, quality products and services has evolved.
This laboratory technician, metrology role will include the following duties:
? To work in our UKAS accredited calibration laboratory along with being involved is aspects of production
? Perform UKAS Calibrations on customers and our own dimensional equipment
? Learn our highly skilled calibrations including interferometry, which only 5 laboratories in the UK can perform
? Getting involved in the quality manual and procedures
? Meet set deadlines
? Liaise with customers & suppliers
? Follow all health & safety requirements
? Opportunity to progress with time and experience