B'Ham Specialities - Level 3 - Toolmaking Apprentice

The vacancy is for an apprentice toolmaker to undergo four years training and when qualified to assist in the maintenance and manufacture of press tools to manufacture a wide range of pressings.

The role will be to maintain press tools to meet production requirements

Throughout your apprenticeship you will learn to use:

Surface Grinding Turning Conventional Milling CNC milling Wire eroding 3D CAD Design

Training:

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualification levels throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence  - in years 2 to 4 in company Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK In house training in line with your requirements Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Training Outcome:

To become a fully qualified toolmaker with the opportunity to learn Press Tool Design with 3D CAD software.

Employer Description:
Who is Birmingham Specialities? Birmingham Specialities is a metal pressings company based over two sites in Birmingham which has been established for over 100 years. It is part of the international technology group Indutrade. It supplies various industries such as Construction, Rail, Thermal, lighting and many more. The company has been manufacturing for over 100 yrs and manufactures metal pressing from various material such as mild steel, brass, copper and stainless steel.

Working Hours :
At B'Ham Spec Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.45pm. Friday, 7.00am - 11.30am. At Make UK Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 12.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience