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26-0077 Automation and Controls Technical Apprentice
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The candidate will work as part of a team developing new and existing solutions to aid in the automated production of Glenair products with a goal of improving production efficiency, consistency and quality.
Responsibilities
- Electrical design for controls projects
- Electrical design/conceptualisation
- Specifying equipment
- Drawing/Schematic generation via Electrical CAD packages, generating connection matrices/charts
- Physical build and wiring of controls systems/panels/field wiring
- Design and implementation of machine safety systems to PUWER/Machinery Directive
- Machine conformity
- Gathering documentation/liaising with component manufacturers
- Completing risk assessments of machines
- Liaising with third providers of CE marking
- Support and advise Glenair QHSE department on Machine safety/guarding concerns on existing equipment
- Generating user documentation/manuals and maintenance manuals
- Conceptualisation of mechanical aspects of projects
- SolidWorks modelling
- Preparation of designs for manufacturing
- Physical build of Automation projects
- Welding/Fabrication
- Modification/optimisation of existing parts using machine tools
- Manufacturing manually turned/milled parts from drawing or concepts
- Develop prototypes and compile relevant documentation
- Facilitate continuous improvement activity
- Play an integral role in highlighting the potential for automating processes
- Train end users in the operation of developed machinery
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Lead Automation Engineer
- Stay informed of technical advances within the industry and regulations surrounding it
- Play an integral role in developing World-Class operations
- Adherence to the Employee Handbook
- Any other duties and ad-hoc project work as and when required
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- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be awarded a Level 4 qualification in Engineering.
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