Sulzer- Level 3- Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
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Company: SULZER (UK) HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Location: Birmingham, B12 0JJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £231.00 per week
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00508
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2023
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Start Date: 04/09/2023
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: First year: Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm Fri 8am-12.30pm
Brief Description
Our Apprentice will be trained in all necessary machining skills and develop their capabilities throughout the programme in order to become a valuable part of the workshop team and help contribute to delivering on our commitment to customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career and become part of our UK apprenticeship network.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English achieved at a level 4 (or equivalent) or above
Personal Qualities
- Interest in engineering
- Passion to develop
Skills Required
- Communication
- Team working
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Training to be Provided
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including:
● Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham in year 1
● Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
● In house training in line with your requirements.
Future Prospects
Once our apprentices successfully complete their apprenticeships we are strongly committed to ensure that they continue to develop and progress – whether that be through further qualifications or more skills development. We have had several apprentices complete sponsored HNC’s, HND’s and degrees once they have completed their apprenticeships. We also have a number of apprentices who have gone to work for Sulzer in another country or have been promoted to supervisor and team leader roles quickly after completing their apprenticeships.
Vacancy Detail
Learn and develop skills in order to:
1. Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, machining centres, borers, and grinders.
2. Set up metal spray equipment and apply processes to a finish, on a variety of worn or defectives parts including shafts, end frames, end housings and associated mechanical rotating equipment.
3. Measure, examine, and test completed components in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
4. Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic turning & machining centres and machining tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
5. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
6. Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
7. Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
8. Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
9. Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Other Information
Candidates need to be able to get to both MAKE UK and our company site in Marston Green.