Manufacturing and Engineering Apprentice

Axis Electronics are a contract manufacturing business, supplying specialist high technology and high reliability products in low and medium volumes to market leading customers.

As an apprentice with Axis Electronics you will be given the opportunity to move around the company, working in various areas of the business staying with each department for six months at a time under the supervision of experienced colleagues, combining on-the-job training with structured learning.

You will be sorting and inspecting components before they are used in assembly, Checking for defects or missing parts to ensure everything is ready for production.

Assemble mechanical parts and systems using tools and equipment, following technical drawings and instructions to ensure accuracy.

You will be working with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), loading and operating machines that place tiny electronic components onto circuit boards, ensuring components are placed correctly for the next step in assembly.

Operating Flow Solder Machines:

As well as soldering by Hand to repair or adjust components that may need more precise soldering

Supporting Production Engineering to help improve manufacturing processes to make them faster, cheaper, and more reliable

Troubleshoot any issues during production and suggest improvements

To perform electrical and functional tests on finished products to make sure they work as expected

Record test results and report any issues to the team for further action Track and organise materials and parts needed for production, ensuring the right items are available at the right time to keep production flowing smoothly Assisting with Goods in and Goods out, receiving raw materials (Goods In) and check them for quality before storing them As well as packing and sending out finished products (Goods Out), making sure they are correctly labeled and meet all standards

As an apprentice for Axis Electronics you will receive the following benefits:

6 monthly pay reviews 2 canteens on site 12.30pm finish on a Friday 25 days annual leave Christmas shut down Bonus scheme with the potential of earning an extra £2,500 a year Pension scheme Life Assurance scheme

Training:
Level 3 Engineering Technician - Technical Support - Mechanical Pathway Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into roles such as Test Engineer, Production Engineer, Team Leader, or Production Technician This is a chance to complete your Level 3 qualification and potentially advance to further education, such as a HNC or HND, for continued professional development and career growth

Employer Description:
Axis Electronics is a contract manufacturing business, supplying specialist high technology and high reliability products in low and medium volumes to market leading customers. Our customers include premium brands within the Aerospace, Defence and Oil and Gas industries, to name a few. We strive to produce products which are ‘right first time, every time’.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday,7.30am-12.30pm

Skills:
communication skills