Apprentice Product Technician

Main duties & Responsibilities:

• Processing acrylic plastics and producing acrylic sub-assemblies.
• Performing production level 3D printing processes, including the post-processing of printed parts, such as polishing and dyeing.
• Producing medical models using silicone and pigments, casting materials into moulds and assembling models.
• Assembling mechanical and electronic components for the company’s flagship LapAR simulator.
• Assembling electrical components, such as circuit boards for cameras, using soldering irons and pick and place machinery.
• Labelling products accurately, maintaining stock levels (stock control) and taking an active role in the goods-in and goods-out processes.
• Fulfilling company orders by packaging simulators and products appropriately prior to dispatch working with sales and marketing colleagues where required..
• Working within a 6S Lean Manufacturing environment with skills development of key lean skills and techniques

Desired skills:

• Experience of using laser cutters, working with silicone materials, 3D printing and assembling electrical components would be advantageous but not mandatory
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and follow/interpret instructions accurately
• Good communication skills

Desired Personal Qualities:

• Driven
• Motivated
• Desire to achieve

Desired Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 GCSEs A*-C including math and English. Or Similar qualifications

Desire to work within manufacturing role with experience of making and designing components and products desirable

Future prospects: After qualifying for L2 Lean Manufacturing Qualification you will be eligible for a pay review to £20320pa and access to our training and development scheme to further expand your skills

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