Engineering & Production Apprentice
Level: 3
Employer: SAURER FIBREVISION LIMITED
Location: HEATHER CLOSE
You will work under the guidance of experienced production & engineering staff to learn and assist with various tasks. After gaining product knowledge there will be the opportunity to go into different areas of the business to build up your Textile process understanding which could lead to a variety of different roles.
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Expected start date: 01/02/2025
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
- Assist in production process
- Learn equipment operation
- Support quality control
- Assist in all health & safety procedures
- Support & learn from design engineers
- Support to supply chain
- Attend Calderdale College on day release basis and work towards the “Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship” which includes an “Engineering In Textiles” module
- Some international travel is possible if involved with the installation and commissioning of products at customer sites
About employer
Manufacturer of quality monitoring systems for use in textile industry. Our Total Quality Systems monitor yarn quality in products such as clothing, Air Bags, Tire Cord and Seat Belts using a variety of optical and tension sensors. Most of our business is for Export mainly In India, China and Asia. Fibrevision is part an International Group with worldwide Sales of £0.6 Billion.
- Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Excellent - we generally recruit from within the company
- Many senior roles are currently filled by staff who are likely to retire soon
- Could progress to Production, Technical sales or Engineering role
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- basic mechanical aptitude
- Good communication & Teamwork
