Assembly Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeship

Join to apply for the Assembly Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeship role at Mazak Europe. Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is based at the European manufacturing plant in Worcester, which also houses the European Technology Centre (ETC) and gives customers direct access to support from the UK’s largest and most expert team of engineers, with vast experience in machine tool applications for almost every industry sector.

Our European Manufacturing Plant is not just a machine tool assembly plant. We pride ourselves in managing a complete operation. We machine our castings, we make our own spindles, our own turrets, our own tool magazines and our own sheet metal covers. We’re committed to manufacturing in Europe and have continually invested in new machinery and equipment for the factory since its opening in 1987.

Apprenticeship Areas

• Spindle Service Centre Mechanical Assembly – Learning how to diagnose, disassemble, repair and test used machine tool spindles for our European Market. An apprentice in this area will learn the full operations of the section which includes administration and exports, supply chain handling, testing, inspection, and technical support roles.
• Mechanical Assembly – Assemble and test machine tools and their components. Assembling and testing unit assemblies into the completed machine tool using various hand skills and laser checking equipment.
• Spindle Assembly, Mechanical – Learning how to prepare, build and test spindles. You will use manual lathes and a grinding machine; processes include bearing preparation and fitting, becoming familiar with using a balancing machine, assembly to high accuracy using measuring equipment and a varied range of hand skills such as lapping. The spindles are then supplied to our general assembly production line.
• Electrical Assembly – Wire and test machine tools and their components. Working on individual option looms that will be used in the final production of our machine tools, you will then progress to wiring and adjusting a range of CNC machines, including PLCs, ladder diagrams and fault finding prior to machines going to our customers.

Training and Duration

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN). Duration approximately 40-45 months.

• Year 1 – between 22-39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
• Year 2 – predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge).
• Years 3-4 – Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the End Point Assessment to gain your Engineering Fitter Level 3.

Working Hours

During your apprenticeship normal working hours will be from 08:15 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, but can be adjusted starting as early as 07:45. Once you are qualified you may move on to shift work, 5:30 am – 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

Application Requirements

• Specialisation in a core module.
• HNC/Level 4 Apprenticeship recommendations based upon college feedback and grades, general attitude, application, timekeeping, etc.
• Foundation Degree or Management qualifications.
• Team Leaders in Machining, SMD and Assembly.
• Supervisors in Machining, SMD and Assembly.
• Application Engineers.
• Production Engineers.
• European Engineering and Automated Solutions Engineers.
• Quality Inspectors.
• Service Engineers.

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