Apprentice Tooling Engineer

Day to day tasks will include:

Repair and maintain injection moulding tools Carry out PPM to agreed schedule Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair Ensure quality of parts produced and that all work is completed to a high standard to meet quality standard regulations Assist in tooling trials and support new projects from commissioning stages through to start of production Operate forklift truck and lifting equipment

Training:

This is a Level 3 Toolmaker apprenticeship, delivered over a four year period.

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, on a full-time basis for the first 7 months of the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a potential opportunity to progress onto a HNC Level 4.

Employer Description:
We believe that plastics will play a crucial role in the future of sustainability and the circular economy. IPL's purpose is to always protect what's important to the environment and to the communities and businesses we serve. IPL is a leading packaging provider, with a well-invested strategically located manufacturing footprint. We manufacture our products at 18 facilities located in Canada, the U.S., Ireland, the U.K., Belgium and China, and operate 2 product development facilities in the US and UK.

Working Hours :
Weekly Rotation Shift (30 min unpaid break) Hours at the training provider: 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Thursday. Friday, 2.30pm finish.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Interest in engineering