Factory Operative Engineering Apprentice

☞ BD Technical Polymer Ltd

View: 116

Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Corby East Midlands

Category: Mechanical / Technical High Technology Electrical / Electronics

Industry:

Job type: Apprenticeship

Loading ...

Job content

This Corby company are looking for an engineering apprentice to manufacture rubber compounds and products. The role involves working on all operations related to the manufacture of rubber compounds and products. You will be taught how to mould rubber either using a compression or injection moulding machine.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer’s website.


Closing date: 18 Jul 2021

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £270.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm (36 paid hours per week)

    Total hours per week: 36.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    02 Aug 2021

  • Date posted

    yesterday

  • Distance

    71.7 miles

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001729568

  • Positions

    1 available

The process starts with weighing all ingredients as per a formulation. Depending on the compound it is either mixed in the internal mixer or mill. After mixing, depending on the clients requirement it may be calendered, which is a process where the company produce thin sheets supplied in rolls or in blanks which are then accurately weighed.

Since the job involves helping at various places in the factory it will probably be different every day.

In a typical day you will be:

  • Weighing ingredients for orders received, maybe on the mill where the compound from the internal mixer is dumped or, mixing compound on the mill
  • Helping in the downstream operations, like running the take-off machine, checking the thickness or ensuring no creases in the liner
  • Working on the compression moulding machine, which would involve loading the machine with rubber and removing and trimming moulded parts
  • Working on the injection moulding machine which would be feeding rubber in the injector and then following the process and eventually removing and trimming the moulded parts
  • During a breakdown, you will be helping to fix the issue, if possible
  • Maintaining and repairing machines around the factory

The job is very varied and interesting and no two days will be the same. There is a lot to learn and all the training will be offered on site. The successful candidate will acquire a skill in the rubber industry which will be very valuable.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Ability to learn formulations and willing to learn new skills
  • Focus on quality and problem solving
  • Support other people
  • Listen well to others and have a positive and respectful attitude

Personal qualities

  • Discipline and good attitude to work
  • Work effectively in teams
  • Manage your own time and workload
  • Good attention to detail

Desired qualifications

To be considered for this role you will ideally have GCSE at grades 9-3(A*-D) in English, and maths or equivalent.

Future prospects

On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a full time position at the company.

Things to consider

Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

People with respiratory illness please be aware that it can be a very dusty environment.

About the employer

Rubber Compounding
B D Technical Polymer is the UK’s only specialist coloured rubber compounder. Rubber compounds are supplied for the moulding, extrusion, coated fabrics, footwear, roller covering, tank lining and general rubber goods industries. Rubber compounds are mixed to our own or customer formulations. Our service and quality is second to none.

B D Technical Polymer is one of the very few companies who can supply rubber compounds in all forms such as slabs, strips, calendered sheet or blanks. All these forms are available in coloured rubber compounds as well as black rubber compounds.

Barwelling
B D Technical Polymer can offer compounds in barwell blank form for compression moulding. Barwell blanks are billets of rubber made to a given dimension and weight. We can supply blanks for coloured as well as black compounds. This service is also available for customer compounds sent to us.

Employer

BD Technical Polymer Ltd

Address

Cooks Road

Corby

NN17 5JT

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Bedford College

Contact

Julie Carter 07887 787813 jcarter@bedford.ac.uk

  • Engineering Operative – Level 2
  • EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
  • EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering Operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Loading ...
Loading ...

Deadline: 21-06-2024

Click to apply for free candidate

Apply

Report job
Loading ...
Loading ...

SIMILAR JOBS

Loading ...
Loading ...