Engineering & Manufacturing

Brief Overview of the Role Midland Tank & Iron Co Ltd are looking to recruit a positive new member to the team. The apprentice will support the business to achieve its goals and growth for the future. Working with metals to create high-strength welds in 2 welding positions, using at least 1 arc welding process. Duties to Include

• Working on the shop floor
• Setting up laser to cut blanks
• Transfer materials into the fabrication area
• Welding components
• Forming on CNC press brakes

From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting

• Welder Level 2

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Teamworker
• Friendly with good interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 4/C) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) essential

About the Company MTI was founded in 1907 as Midland Tank and Ironplate with the original purpose of constructing water tanks to fit on camel's backs. Founded as a family business now into the 4th generation, every family member has poured their heart and soul into ensuring that MTI retains the reputation it has built up in almost 118 years. Our experts at MTI are experienced in dealing with virtually every type of fabrication you can think of, when a customer asks us for a quote; we understand immediately what they're looking for. We offer a broad range of skills including laser cutting, punching, bending, welding and machining because we offer such a complete service, you can be rest assured that your product will be manufactured to the highest standards at every stage. Address 21 Heanage Street, B7 4LY

Brief Overview of the Role European Heathyards are looking to recruit a new Fabrication and Welding Apprentice member to the team. The apprentice will support the business to achieve its goals and growth for the future. Duties to Include The apprentice will be required to complete the following duties:

• Welding and fabrication of materials using two different weld processes to enable a structural weld.
• Inspect weld preparations, surface conditions and cleanliness.
• Inspection of final weld.
• Fabrication elements, including work on press brake.
• Following Health and Safety procedures.

The training you will be getting

• Welder Level 2 Qualification
• Relevant workplace training
• Functional skills if necessary

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 4/C) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) essential

About the Company European Heathyards are industry leaders in high integrity fabrication, welding & tube manipulation. Established in 1974 and based in the West Midlands (UK), European Heathyards maintains a wealth of knowledge and experience manufacturing for the following industries: power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, process plant, environmental and nuclear. We have 8 purpose-built manufacturing workshops that cover around 270,000 sqft, of which 10,000 sqft is a dedicated clean conditions area. Each shop is equipped with overhead cranes ranging from 5 tonne to 100 tonne lifting capacity. We are accredited to ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 & 45001. We also hold BS EN 1090-1 EXC 2 & hold an array of ASME stamps that include U,S,PP & R. We have also been recognised as fit for nuclear, an in-depth programme that identifies whether a company has the right procedures, personnel & skills for the UK's civil nuclear programme. This dedication to quality control & assurance, whilst maintaining our competitive edge, enhances our presence and reputation when manufacturing heat exchangers (super heater elements, economisers, evaporators, membrane panels, headers, manifolds), pressure vessels, pipework, low NOx burners, ducting, tanks, silos & structural. https://www.heathyards.com/ Address 31/32 Industrial House, Maybrook Road, Brownhills, West Midlands, WS8 7DG  

Brief Overview of the Role We are looking for an apprentice to learn general engineering skills in order to become a qualified toolmaker for plastic mould tools. This person must have good attention to detail, will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about starting a career in Engineering. Duties to Include

• Carry out all work activities in a manner which maintains the well-being of self and others in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Responsible for ensuring that stored water is evacuated from the tools in line with Legionella requirements and the Tool Evacuation log is maintained
• Identify potential tool breakdown issues and report to relevant department in order to decrease the downtime of tools e.g., hot runners, water fittings, core fittings and electrical connections tool wear and damage
• Ability to complete basic machining tasks using milling machines, lathes, and general hand tools where required
• Basic benching ability to bring injection moulding tools back to production standard when required
• Ability to record and maintain data to achieve manufacturing metrics
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping at all times
• Ensure that all lifting tackle in use has the correct colour tie attached, non-compliant equipment to be quarantined and reported
• Carry out tooling TPM's in line with the schedule laid out and maintain the TPM database
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping at all times being responsible for correct storage and validating that 5S cleaning and inspection of equipment is completed to the standard

From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting Engineering Technician Level 3 Toolmaking Pathway Applicants will need grade 5 in GCSE in both maths and English for this standard Training units:

• Assembling and testing fluid power systems
• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
• Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Preparing and using milling machines
• Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
• Conducting business improvement activities

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Logical
• Number skills
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) essential

About the Company

WHS Plastics successfully operates in a highly competitive global marketplace, partnering with major international companies in a variety of market segments including automotive, electronics, extrusion, industrial, off highway, packaging, metal pressings and hygiene products. We have a strong UK footprint supporting some of the UK's biggest brands along with an overseas facility supplying blue chip global companies. The core of our business is the design and manufacturing of injection mouldings ranging from high quality functional parts, to complex assemblies featuring added value elements such as painting and foiling processes, for both interior and exterior automotive components. To complement these skills, we advise customers on material choices, the use of technical polymers and recyclable materials. We also manufacture high quality injection moulding tools, assembly equipment and a wide range of metal pressings. When dealing with customers we always deliver measurable benefits to differentiate our offerings from the competition.

Address Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LA  

Brief Overview of the Role Excellent opportunity working for an established manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton. Duties to Include As an apprentices you'll work at the company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

• Machine setting
• Machine feeding
• Periodic quality inspection
• Setting up for the line for production
• Workplace organisation

Production team work with the aim to eliminate faults/errors and improve:

• Quality
• Reduce changeover time
• Reduce scrap
• Clean down work area

From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting

• LEAN Manufacturing Operative

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creating
• Initiative

Qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 4 and above) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4 and above) desirable

About the Company Opal Envelopes are an independent UK manufacturer of postal products started in 1992 with a belief that we still follow to the present day. Our ethos is simple: Opal supply the trade only. Be assured we will never sell direct to the end user through our website or sales team. Our expertise is manufacturing Postal Packaging. We will support you, by producing products of excellent quality with a high level of customer service to match. As a manufacturer, our prices reflect our low cost base. Please call or email for any items that are of interest. Address Apsley Close, Modular Business Park, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, Wv10 7DE  

Brief Overview of the Role We are looking for an Apprentice to learn general engineering skills in order to become a qualified Maintenance Engineer. This person must have attention to detail, will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about starting a career in Engineering. Duties to Include

• Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure machines are in safe working condition for production
• Contribute to preventative maintenance development and maintenance schedules
• Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner and identify route cause(s) of the breakdown and implement the corrective solution where possible. If this is not possible, the matter needs to be escalated as a priority.
• All machines must be left in a safe condition and if the maintenance work is not completed, the machine and immediate area must be cordoned off accordingly and left in a safe manner
• Safe systems of work must be always used to prevent injury and damage to plant, machinery and equipment
• Responsible for maintaining the shift log and to pass unfinished work over the next shift following the correct shift handover process
• Respond effectively to any environmental incidents and be part of emergency response team to the plant, machinery and equipment safe
• Maintain the relevant maintenance stores inventory Ensure 5S standards are maintained including keeping own work area tidy and free from clutter
• Log work completed on the maintenance system cards
• Completed preventative maintenance results sheets and action any remedial work required

From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Training Units will cover:

• Assembling and testing fluid power systems
• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
• Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Preparing and using milling machines
• Producing mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD system
• Conducting business improvement activities

Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician qualification, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

• Level 3 (BTEC, T Level or Equivalent) Engineering essential WITH a pass grade

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Logical
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 5) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade 5) desirable

About the Company

WHS Plastics successfully operates in a highly competitive global marketplace, partnering with major international companies in a variety of market segments including automotive, electronics, extrusion, industrial, off highway, packaging, metal pressings and hygiene products. We have a strong UK footprint supporting some of the UK's biggest brands along with an overseas facility supplying blue chip global companies. The core of our business is the design and manufacturing of injection mouldings ranging from high quality functional parts, to complex assemblies featuring added value elements such as painting and foiling processes, for both interior and exterior automotive components. To complement these skills, we advise customers on material choices, the use of technical polymers and recyclable materials. We also manufacture high quality injection moulding tools, assembly equipment and a wide range of metal pressings. When dealing with customers we always deliver measurable benefits to differentiate our offerings from the competition.

Address

Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2LA

Brief Overview of the Role A great opportunity has come up for the successful candidate to join our friendly team at Marcegaglia. As a Mair Packer Apprentice, you will undergo full training to develop skills to enable you to progress with a view for a full-time vacancy once qualified. Duties to Include

• Steel Banding with nematic banding gun.
• Quality asses all finished product.
• Operate crane to manoeuvre bundles of tube.
• Slinging operation.
• Booking bundles of tube out within internal Techmes computer system.
• Check tally sheets to ensure they are correct.
• Check size and gage of finished product with micrometre.
• Mechanically set Alpha cut (changing of cutting blades for the saw)
• Assist the maintenance teams by communicating any breakdowns.
• Support contractor control onsite.

The Training You Will Be Getting

• Lean Manufacturing Level 2
• Relevant Workplace Training

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities The ideal candidate will be a team player with a mature attitude to work, with good communication, attention to detail, and organised. Candidates will need to be hardworking and willing to go the extra mile for the business. Desired Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4)
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4)

Working Hours Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 with 1 hour lunch. Future Prospects Possible progression within the company. Things to Consider Prior to starting employment, there will be a short course to gain a better understanding of the engineering sector. About the Company