Apprentice Tooling Engineer

Your duties will include:

Conduct routine tooling maintenance as required to ensure maximum up time of injection moulds. To undertake troubleshooting and carry out repairs on injection moulds. To have the ability to diagnose tooling faults and identify appropriate methods of repair. Use of machine tools as appropriate.  To make tools which are fit for purpose for the engineering team as well as performing tool maintenance activities. Hands on mould tool-making, jigs and fixture and conventional machining techniques such as lathe work, milling work and spark erosion.

Training:

Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate. In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate. Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to become a Tool Maker.

Employer Description:
Design and manufacture a range of specialist plastic building and plumbing systems used widely in UK construction industry.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 07.00 - 16.00, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Problem solving skills,Proactive,Time Management,Flexible,Adaptability