Polymer Science Apprenticeship

Craemer UK Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company based in Telford is seeking a Polymer Science Apprentice to work towards a Science Manufacturing Technical Apprenticeship Level 3. The role will involve assisting in operating injection moulding machines, executing mould changes, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to learning. Flexible 12-hour shifts include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting of the Injection moulding machines to achieve quality components.
• Assist in executing Colour, Insert, printer and mould changes.
• Assist in the quality inspection and testing processes.
• Assist in running and troubleshooting automated mould lines and Kuka robots.
• Assist Senior Operators in meeting shift production requirements.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Good Organisation Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good decision making skills

Good attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivated and committed

Education

Science Manufacturing Technical Apprenticeship Level 3

Job description

Polymer Science Apprenticeship

Why Join Us?

Craemer UK is a progressive and rapidly expanding organisation based in Telford, Shropshire with state of the art machinery including the largest injection moulding machine in the UK along with Kuka six axis robots. We are a traditional family run business with sites across Europe, manufacturing the highest quality injection moulded goods to our extensive customer base.

What you will gain

As part of the apprenticeship, you will be working towards a workplace training plan within our organisation as well as working towards the apprenticeship framework components with Wolverhampton College. Over the course of a 3-year period the candidate will achieve the following qualification:

• Science Manufacturing Technical Apprenticeship Level 3

The role of the Polymer Engineering Apprentice

• Assist in setting of the Injection moulding machines to the optimum conditions to achieve quality components.
• Assisting in the execution of Colour, Insert, printer and mould changes.
• Assist in the quality inspection and testing processes
• To assist in running and troubleshooting of our automated mould lines and Kuka robots.
• To assist our Senior Operators in ensuring all shift production requirements are met. Assisting with staff coverage during breaks and championing and maintaining a 5s culture.

What we are looking for

• Excellent Communication skills
• Good Organisation Skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• Good decision making skills
• Good attention to detail
• Team player
• Self-motivated and committed

Hours of work

You will be working on the Panama Continental Shift pattern, which consists of 12-hour shifts alternating between days and nights, including weekends and bank holidays.