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Apprentice Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician

Clacton-On-Sea
£15.6k – £24.8k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description

The role involves operating, maintaining, and supporting production machinery, including equipment used within the winding room and across manufacturing lines. The apprentice will also support the introduction of newly developed machines and processes into production and assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment used in production
  • Maintain equipment across the production line, including welder calibration, dehumidifier maintenance, air plumbing systems, and production floor layout adjustments
  • Support with machine setting and operation
  • Assist production teams where required to meet manufacturing demands
  • Learn and understand the operation of all production machinery to support troubleshooting and fault finding
  • Support the introduction of new machinery and processes into manufacturing
  • Build duplicate production machines from engineering schematics and drawings once designs have been approved and validated
  • Test and evaluate new manufacturing processes and techniques, providing feedback to engineering teams
  • Develop and maintain process instructions and manufacturing documentation
  • Use measurement tools and inspection equipment to verify components, tooling, and assemblies meet specification requirements
  • Support quality inspection and testing activities
  • Follow all company health, safety, and quality procedures

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Skills

Troubleshooting
Continuous improvement
CAD
3D printing
SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
ODB
BOM collation
Screen printing
Soldering
Quality inspection
Health and safety
Engineering drawings
Computer control programming
Quality control management
Business improvement
Technical investigations
Equipment appraisals
Team working
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills

Location

Stephenson Rd, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 4NL, UK

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