Apprentice Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

Kick-start your engineering career with an exciting Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship at Stoba Precision Technology UK which combines hands-on manufacturing with real-world project engineering. You'll gain practical experience working with cutting-edge technology and develop valuable technical skills.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will:

• Programme, set up and operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools.
• Use conventional manual machine tools to manufacture components.
• Design and manufacture jigs and fixtures to improve production processes.
• Carry out metrology, using precision measuring equipment to inspect high-accuracy components, tooling and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery, tooling and manufacturing processes, identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions to improve efficiency, quality and reliability.
• Support engineering projects by providing technical solutions that meet company requirements.
• Help deliver projects on time, within budget and fit for purpose.
• Work closely with the Production and Quality departments to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Assist with prototype manufacture, purchasing materials and tooling, producing research and design drawings, as well as tooling design, manufacture and development.

Where you'll work

UNIT Z1 THE OLD SAWMILL
MACKLEYS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HENFIELD ROAD SMALL DOLE
WEST SUSSEX
BN5 9XR

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SIGTA LIMITED

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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Course contents

• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyze engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyze engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.