Tooling Technician Apprenticeship

Produce CAD drawings in 2D and 3D, using Peps and Visi, for customers and the tooling factories. Create the CAM programs, using PEPS, for the UK factory to manufacture the tooling Discuss customer requirements directly with them via telephone and email Many customers will send us their part drawings to understand what they need to manufacture. Very often we will need to call the customer to clarify issues Evaluate solutions and costs for customer enquiries For punch tooling there is often more than one solution for the manufacturing of the product and also limitations as to what can be produced. Possible solutions need to be discussed with our customers explaining the cost / benefits Discuss tooling technicalities and solutions with the factoryUnderstanding the manufacturing process that our factory uses to make the tooling – discuss manufacturing issues with the factory staff Discuss directly with overseas factories the UK customer tooling requirements Discuss with the French and Japanese factories any technical issues and delivery problems that might occur Produce technical quotations for the proposed solutions for customers Complete tooling quotations including technical specification, drawings and pricing for our demanding customers Learn the basic programming language for the Amada Turret Punch Press Learn how to create simple programs, using machine programming language to run the Amada Turret Punch Presses Produce samples and complete tests for punch tooling in the Amada showroom Using basic programming skills test punch tools to prove concept or to understand issues that have been experienced Produce samples of specific tools designs for customers to appreciate and understand the concept

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, HWGTA located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

Years 1/2 is a combination of off the job training at HWGTA Training Centre as well as training on site with your employer. This includes 29-42 weeks within the training Centre plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects and complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge Years 3/4 based full-time in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 qualification You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme

Training Outcome:
Excellent prospects and progression including the possibilities of training and overseas travel

Employer Description:
Amada Group is an international market leading manufacturer, providing a complete solution of machines, tools, software, service, parts and finance for our customers. Amada UK, based in Kidderminster has in excess of 16 years experience of employing apprentices.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 including 1 - hour unpaid lunch

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Strong work ethic,Flexible attitude,Smart and professional,Enthusiasm & Self-motivated