Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Sigamtex (UK) Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmatex in the United Kingdom is offering a 2D Manufacturing Technician Apprentice program. You will work with experts, learn to operate weaving looms, produce carbon fibre fabrics, and develop technical knowledge for a career in advanced manufacturing.

During the 3-year program you will study at Riverside College in Widnes, attend Monday–Friday, and gain hands-on experience with machine setup, quality checks, and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 4 GCSE's including Maths and English - Grades 9-4 (A-C)

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely operate and maintain mechanical weaving looms
• Develop the skills required to weave advanced carbon fibre fabrics to exact specifications
• Learn the process of warping and preparing looms for production
• Assist with machine set-up, adjustments and routine maintenance activities
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company standards
• Follow manufacturing procedures, work instructions and health & safety requirements
• Work alongside experienced technicians to develop practical manufacturing technical skills
• Record production and quality information accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Punctual

Driven

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

Introduction

As a 2D Manufacturing Technician Apprentice, you will work with experts, learning the specialist skills required to manufacture carbon fibre fabrics. You will gain hands‑on experience operating weaving equipment, producing composite materials and developing technical knowledge required for a successful career within advanced manufacturing.

About the Employer

Sigmatex is manufacturing company, specialising in advanced carbon fibre textiles for composite materials, supplying industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine and energy. The company has been operating since 1986 and is recognised for designing and producing high-performance carbon fibre fabrics, including recycled material solutions.

What You'll Do

• Learn to safely operate and maintain mechanical weaving looms.
• Develop the skills required to weave advanced carbon fibre fabrics to exact specifications
• Learn the process of warping and preparing looms for production
• Assist with machine set-up, adjustments and routine maintenance activities
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company standards
• Follow manufacturing procedures, work instructions and health & safety requirements
• Work alongside experienced technicians to develop practical manufacturing technical skills
• Record production and quality information accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice could potentially have a permanent role within our business with opportunities for long‑term career progression and further technical development.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Punctual
• Driven

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 4 GCSE's including Maths and English - Grades 9-4 (A-C)

Course Information

Course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday – Friday 08:00AM – 16:00PM Two paid 30-minute breaks.1 day per week attending Riverside College, Widnes.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: RIVERSIDE COLLEGE