Join a well-established and reputable organisation as a Wood Product Manufacturing Apprentice

This is a fantastic chance for someone eager to learn and grow within the industry. If you bring the right attitude and commitment, the company is ready to invest in your development and help you build a successful career.

What you'll do at work

• Prepare a range of machinery, tools and equipment
• Operate a range of machinery, tools and equipment to produce wood components and products to specification using a variety of raw materials
• Use a range of fixing techniques including joint assembly, installing mechanical fixings and applying appropriate adhesives to form products to the given specification
• Install appropriate fixtures, fittings and glazing in accordance with the product specification, for example install glass to window or door

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

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Wood product manufacturing operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements, for example safe use of personal and respiratory protective equipment, local exhaust ventilation, statutory regulations and industry standards/codes of practice.
• Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and apply appropriate control measures.
• Comply with organisational and statutory environmental and sustainability considerations, for example disposal of waste, recycling of materials and efficient use of resources.
• Communicate - verbal and/or written, for example with colleagues and/or customers.
• Plan work to undertake wood product manufacturing operations.
• Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions, and following these instructions.
• Select the correct type and quantity of components and materials.
• Prepare the work area before undertaking the work.
• Identify faults and issues, for example incorrect or defective wood, defective machinery; and applying solutions.
• Pack and store products and components.
• Select, set up and operate machinery, tools and equipment used to produce wood components.
• Prepare and operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment.
• Use and maintain jigs and templates for wood product manufacturing operations.
• Position wood components and apply manual and mechanical cramps to ensure products are secured and in accordance with the work specification.
• Assemble wood components to the work specification and given tolerances.
• Sand materials and de-nib.
• Apply adhesives to wood components.
• Apply finishes to wood products, for example stains, sealers, basecoats and paint finishes.
• Instal fixtures and fittings to wood products, for example ironmongery, seals, ancillary metal work and fixings, nail plates and staples.
• Carry out glazing operations, for example install glass to window or door.
• Check and inspect work to ensure it meets the work specification; undertake rectification or rework where necessary
• Report work outcomes and/or problems.
• Complete the handover process to other manufacturing process functions/teams.
• Complete work documentation, for example job sheets, time cards.