Quality Technician Apprentice
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Company: SPIROL Industries Ltd
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Location: Corby, NN17 4ET
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £262.40 per week
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-12287
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Application Deadline Date: 20/06/2021
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Start Date: 28/06/2021
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 7am - 15:30pm
Brief Description
Spirol Industries are a Corby employer who are looking for a Quality Technician Apprentice. The successful candidate will receive training to conduct testing on products as part of their manufacturing process, and issue reports on findings. For more details look at the full job description and responsibilities.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally have GCSE at grades 9-4(A*-C) in English and maths or equivalent and a level 3 in Engineering.
Personal Qualities
Great attention to detail
Good attendance record
Good timekeeping
A can-do attitude
Skills Required
Excellent written and verbal communication
A desire to learn and interest in engineering
Working knowledge of excel software
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form on a daily basis with any and all related personnel, departments and customers
Training to be Provided
You will gain the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Higher National Certificate in Engineering
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and maths (if required)
You will also study a range of topics including: engineering mathematics, electro- mechanical fundamental science, PLC and automation, pneumatic and hydraulic applications, electronic and electrical principles, mechanical principles and many more
Future Prospects
On successful completion of your apprenticeship the individual has the opportunity to move into a Manufacturing Engineer role or Quality Engineer role within the organisation
Vacancy Detail
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Quality Technician Apprentice will receive training to conduct testing on products, prepare product reports, analyse and interpret results, compile information and report quality information for management meetings.
The Quality Technician Apprentice will identify quality trends and issues which require management attention and submit analysis/reports to management for action. The person within this role will conduct audits of products and processes.
The Quality Technician Apprentice will assist in the coordination and conducting of studies in production, gathering the study information and compiling reports. Reports are submitted to the Quality Engineer for review and determination of additional actions.
You will study on a day release for one day per week at the local college which offers the apprenticeship for engineering and manufacturing technician.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Promote continuous improvement in all aspects.
2. Inspect, test and record specification and quality requirements as required, through use of forms and/or work order completion.
3. Compile and analyze test data into report form, and propose recommendations based upon results.
4. Perform Lab Testing and operate test equipment to standards and per documented instructions as required.
5. Initiate supply requisitions and ensure all lab supply levels are adequate to support the lab activities.
6. Coordinate capability studies and compile results of such studies for submission to Quality Engineer.
7. Process all sample inspection/approval submissions in a timely manner.
8. Work from engineering documents and technical specification which determine acceptance and rejection.
9. Perform gage calibration and verification. Ensuring integrity of gage calibration database.
10. To complete different aspects of the apprenticeship scheme, ensuring assignments are submitted in a timely manner.
11. Document customer, internal and supplier discrepancies in the corrective database.
12. Use QA software for applicable duties, for which training will be given.
13. Customer contact for technical information or complaints. You must be accurate and responsive to all customer inquiries.
14. Shall be knowledgeable in customer quality requirements/specifications.
15. Enter information into IMDS database, for which training will be given.
16. Conduct internal audits as assigned.
17. Any other job related duties as required by the Quality Assurance Engineer or Manager.
AUTHORITY:
1. Able to shut down any process which is producing non-conforming product.
2. Authorize return of samples, as needed, to verify customer complaints.
3. Hold stock from shipping which has not passed or completed testing.
4. Coordinate work based on daily requirements, through the Quality Department.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
1. Inspections conducted and documented per laboratory instructions within specified timeframes.
2. Accurate and timely compilation of inspection/approval submission packages.
3. Maintain laboratory equipment in optimum working condition.
4. Implementation of QA policies and directives from the Quality Assurance Manager.
5. You will be working with a training provider, where regular meetings will be made to discuss your performance and will include the quality of your work.