Operations Technician Apprentice

Smiths Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking Operations Technician Apprentices to join their Production team in Slough. This full-time apprenticeship offers training and development, where you'll learn to operate CNC machines and perform assembly operations. Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of Maths and English and technical aptitude. This role provides an opportunity for future advancements in engineering.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with your hands to build, test, or repair.
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain lapping and CNC machines.
• Perform precise measurements using specialized tools.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Install and set up seals into test rigs.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Good attention to detail

Good written communication

Good oral communication

Organizational skills

Education

Math & English GCSE at Grade 4 or above

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Production team based in Slough are now looking for Operations Technician Apprentices to join us this summer. You might be a school leaver or someone who would like to retrain into another career. As part of our team you will have the opportunity to learn from our experts and rotate around our Production team picking up the skills and knowledge you need to play a crucial role in the manufacturing assembly testing overhauling and repairing of our dry gas seals. You will spend time in our Machine and Lapping workshops and be given a mini project to work on using Lean methodologies.

This role is based from our Slough site working Monday to Friday normal office hours.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Operate and maintain lapping and CNC machines to produce precision-finished components
• Masking / Grooving / Spin testing of Mating Rings
• Perform precise measurements using specialised tools and equipment eg Optical and mechanical inspection
• Interpret technical drawings and work instructions to meet product specifications
• Perform all necessary duties required to safely assemble and test dry gas seals
• Install and set up seals into appropriate test rigs
• Assist in preparing drawings for assembly / disassembly tools and fixtures
• Read instrumentation record data accurately

Learning & Development :

As part of this Level 2 Apprenticeship you will study with Newbury College working towards The Engineering Operative Apprenticeship standard which give you a Level 2 diploma in Engineering Operations. There may be the opportunity to progress onto a higher level of Apprenticeship upon completion.

Qualifications :

• Ideally Math & English GCSE at Grade 4 or above; if you dont have this qualification you can work towards English and Maths Functional Skills as part of your Apprenticeship
• Demonstrate technical and mechanical aptitude
• Enjoy working with your hands to build test or repair
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g Outlook Word Powerpoint Excel
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisation skills
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity.

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

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Department / Functional Area

Operations

Experience

years

Vacancy

1