Flexicon - Level 3 Machine Operator Apprenticeship
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Company: Flexicon Ltd
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Location: Coleshill, B46 1HG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £180.00 per week
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00315
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Application Deadline Date: 14/03/2022
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Start Date: 04/04/2022
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Yr 1 - Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm Fri 8am - 12.30pm
Brief Description
These are exciting and busy times at Flexicon! We are currently seeking exceptional candidates to join us as a Machine Operator using Extrusion and Flexo machines. The role will be working in a high performing manufacturing team, setting and operating mini precision rolling machines which convert fine gauge narrow steel strip into finished product
Qualifications Required
Grade 4 / C in Maths and English
Personal Qualities
Able to work methodically and pay close attention to detail. Good personal and work ethic
Skills Required
Able to demonstrate a clear interest in working in the manufacturing sector
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
Department Team Leader, Supervisor, Manager
Vacancy Detail
Part of Atkore International, Flexicon is a market leading UK manufacturer of Flexible Conduit Products and Solutions. With over 60 different systems in either metallic or non-metallic, we are the global Specialists when it comes to Cable Protection and Flexible Conduit. We continue to make investments in our people, products and services. We strive for continuous improvement and live by our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. With over 120 employees working at our sites in Coleshill, Birmingham, we value each of our employees by recognising and awarding those who go the extra mile, vouchers for long service (starting at 1 year) and development & training opportunities.
These are exciting and busy times at Flexicon! We are currently seeking exceptional candidates to join us as a Machine Operator using our Extrusion and Flexo machines. The role will be working in a high performing manufacturing team, setting and operating mini precision rolling machines (similar to spring manufacture or wire forming) which convert fine gauge narrow steel strip into finished product.
The role involves being able to safely operate and run up to 5 machines:
? To join conduit
? Loading coils using the quick change coiler and operate lifting equipment
? Threading coil strip through form-rolls, straight and curve guides.
? Complete production documentation i.e. weight per meter, number of coils used, quantity of material used per shift etc.
? Transfer finished conduit into the material stores
? Clean and store all tooling used post production run.
Other Information
This is a fast paced factory environment and can be physically demanding being on your feet for most of the day. Shift work maybe required.