Test Rig Maintenance Apprentice

BrasIT; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an apprentice in the Works Engineering Department, where you'll gain hands-on experience in fault-finding, repair, and maintenance of test rigs. This exciting three-year Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals while developing essential skills in advanced manufacturing engineering and mechatronics. You'll be mentored throughout your journey, ensuring you are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of the business. If you're eager to learn and ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment, this apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for your career in engineering.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Engineering Technician with a focus on Mechatronics.
• Mandatory qualifications include Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support fault-finding, repair, and maintenance of on-site test rigs.
• Perform system diagnosis and repairs while ensuring production availability.

Skills

Fault-finding

Repair and maintenance

Understanding of ION Exchange Systems

Understanding engineering schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Mechatronics pathway

Job description

In the United Kingdom, Collins Aerospace designs, develops, manufactures and supports a comprehensive range of solutions for ministries of defence, integrators, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business-jet operators and many other customers worldwide. We help make military missions more effective, pilots more aware and flights safer and more enjoyable.

We are looking to recruit a high calibre apprentice who can support our Works Engineering Department (WED) with fault-finding, repair, service and maintenance of the many on-site test rigs. You will be part of our WED Community and be assigned a Mentor, who will support and guide you throughout your career with us.

An Apprentice within the Collins business leads from the front, living and driving our core values of Engaged, Empowered and Accountable - always.

You will be accountable for test rig availability to production ensuring that the needs of the business and our diverse customer base are met across key facets such as Schedule, Repair Cost and Quality, Reliability to name but a few.

Day to day tasks include:

• Understanding of ION Exchange Systems
• Understand engineering schematics and technical documentation
• Be able to understand pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical drawings and systems
• Carry out system diagnosis
• Carry out repairs and modifications
• Capable of performing a multi-skilled role when required
• Apply the most safe, efficient and effective methods available to keep key machinery available for production
• Liaise with external service and parts providers
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis of breakdowns and identify improvement opportunities

This is a three year Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Mechatronics pathway, with the first year being full time at the training provider, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ. Please ensure you are able to travel to this address as well as to the company address.

The mandatory qualifications will include:

• Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
• Mechatronics and a Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:45pm