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Azenta encapsulates our commitment to helping customers reach new heights in their pursuit of scientific progress. By integrating our industry-leading capabilities, Azenta Life Sciences enterprise-wide sample exploration and management solutions will accelerate discovery, development and delivery, with greater speed and precision. At Azenta, we strive to keep elevating each other, our customers’ work and our industry – building a healthier world for people everywhere.
The Role:
Reporting to the Toolroom supervisor - The tool technician will support the production department daily, based in the toolroom. You will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required. You will be cleaning and servicing Injection moulding tools which requires good attention to detail and quality of workmanship that are vital to this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the cleaning, maintenance, servicing, and repair of production tools.
- Learn how to inspect tools for wear or damage and carry out basic repairs or modifications under supervision.
- Setting up and operating standard workshop machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
- Follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications to ensure tooling is produced to required standards.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and tooling condition reports.
- Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented.
- At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory.
- Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Learn and adhere to all relevant health and safety standards and procedures.
- Participate in team meetings and toolbox talks to develop understanding of continuous improvement practices.
- Attend relevant training courses and complete academic coursework associated with the apprenticeship.
Do not apply directly to the company as all applications must be through SIGTA. You may not be considered if you apply direct.
For more information visit our vacancies page at www sigta.co.uk/apprentice-vacancies/
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Non-contributory healthcare scheme after 6 months service.
Apprenticeship duration 42 months plus End Point Assessment
Weekly working hours - 08.00-16.30 Monday to Friday
Total working hours 40
Employer address
The North Barn, Surrey Hills Business Park, Damphurst Lane, Wotton, Surrey RH5 6QT
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Basic understanding of mechanical principles and tooling components (desirable)
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.
- Good time management and organisational skills
Qualifications: Essential
5 x GCSE at Grade 4/5 (C) and above including English and maths.
Qualifications: Desirable
GCSE Science at Grade 4/5 and above an advantage
Training to be provided:
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualification;
- ST0457 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeships Standard
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 3 Diploma
The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Core Computer skills using email, excel and word
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Interest in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or toolmaking
Future Prospects:
To become a fully trained and qualified toolroom technician with Azenta
Other things to consider:
As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long-term commitment – there will be assignments and logbook entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
Pay: £22,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
