Niftylift Ltd
Trainee Technical Support Technician
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Overview
The apprentice Engineering Technician will look at all technical aspects of Engineering within our site in Hoyland which could include: Quality, Design and/or Production Engineering. This means that the successful candidate will receive a comprehensive overview of Niftylift's operations in Hoyland.
As this is an apprenticeship the candidate will study at The AMRC Training Centre to gain the following qualification Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies on the apprenticeship standard, Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician.
Relationships
Responsible to: Quality, Production Engineering & Design department managers
Liaison with: Quality Engineers, Production Engineers, Design Engineers, Welders
Main tasks
Design Engineer Roles
- Innovative and comprehensive design to improve manufacturing processes at our site in Hoyland.
- Detail design support within project teams ensuring aesthetic, robust, quality design solutions are achieved, through utilisation of a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods.
- Fully competent usage of the full range of tools incorporated within Pro Engineer 3D CAD package.
- Support the manufacture of the company's existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information / systems / manufacturing processes / BOM's and system troubleshooting / diagnostics.
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Quality Control & Engineer Roles
- To effectively and efficiently control and administer the company's quality control systems in line with ISO9001, TUV and other company defined standards.
- Process all non-conformities through the internal / external quality note system, including identification of agreed preventative actions.
- Provide and manage a framework for the Warranty Returns and Customer Complaints through the company's 8D system.
- Provide hands on technical assistance for component field failures, ensuring parts are diagnostic / analysed and project managed through to preventative design, supply or build action.
- Conduct Supplier Evaluation Audits and development programs.
- Responsible for establishing trends, corrective and preventative actions to support both Niftylift internal and external supply chain.
- Development of robust machine testing procedures and inspection, including hands on hot testing.
Production Engineering
- Support the manufacture of the company's existing and new product range through generating effective engineering information/systems/manufacturing processes and facilities in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
- Help to implement a successful Lean Manufacturing culture, focusing on continual improvement and the elimination/reduction of all wastes by educating the business and removing non value-added waste from the business processes.
- Supporting the development of and integration of automated processes, through programming, system management and optimised workflow methods connected to Lean Manufacturing and Niftylift Workshop Standards.
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The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role and the organisation's overall business objectives, this may include the training and mentoring of colleagues.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's (or equivalent): Grade 4 or above in Maths, English Language and Science.
- Good level of computer literacy
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Demonstrable interest in Engineering
Characteristics
- Self-motivated individual
- Good problem-solving skills
- Practically minded
- Ability to communicate with all levels professionally and effectively
- Ability to work and lead a team
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance scheme
- Health cover scheme
- Staff discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
- Free quarterly company lunches
- Free family events
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