Electro-mechanical Fitter Apprentice

Typical day to day duties will include:

• Assembly of precision gauges, jigs, fixtures and machinery to technical designs/specifications - This will include electronic, mechanical and pneumatic assembly


• Minor modifications and adjustments using milling machines, lathes and surface grinders


• Upgrading of old/used equipment


• Quality and performance testing of equipment


• Verifying metrology using a range of measurement instruments and techniques


• Report and documentation generation associated to equipment to build and test as per the requirements detailed in the company's quality management system


• Troubleshooting on both new and old equipment


• Preparation of equipment for packing prior to handover to the logistics department


• Occasional site maintenance


The training you will be getting

This is a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - Product Design pathway, delivered over a period of 4 years.

Training at the training provider will include the following:

• Complying with statutory regulations & organisational safety requirements


• Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment


• Using and communicating technical information


• Conducting business improvement techniques (covered in induction)


• Producing components using hand fitting techniques


• Preparing & using lathes for turning operations


• Preparing & using milling machines


• General welding applications


• Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system


• Assembling & testing fluid power systems


• Wiring and testing electrical equipment circuits


• Maintaining electrical equipment & systems


You will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Service in Telford, TF3 3AJ 2.5 days per week.

All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:

• An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification


• An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification


• An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
  
  Once qualified as a highly skilled technician, you will be able to contribute to new designs and development builds as well as having the opportunity to progress to a HNC upon completion of this apprenticeship., Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Physical fitness, engineering interest / hobbies, GCSE or equivalent English, Maths and Science (Grade 9-5) Essential, Candidate will need to be physically fit. A driving license/ working towards gaining this would be beneficial.
  
  Welcome to Torus Technology Group - a global group of companies centred on engineering excellence, providing measurement, automation, metrology and manufacturing solutions. Supporting customers around the world. Torus Measurement Systems Ltd is based at our main site and headquarters in Telford UK, where we design and develop world leading automated precision measurement and testing equipment. Offering solutions for the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, and Packaging industries. We provide both on-line and off-line data using advanced range of sensing and software technologies, enabling our customers to control high speed processes, reducing cost and maintaining Quality in demanding production environments. With our world class R&D facility we develop solutions using the latest technologies and pioneering techniques, to create bespoke gauging equipment to meet your demands.
  
  You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience