Trainee Laser Operator

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 1497122181-2
  • Date Posted: 13 November 2024
  • Apprentice Employer: Major Recruitment Huddersfield
  • Location: Normanton, Nottinghamshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £11.44 to £12.00 Per Hour
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Health and Safety, Manufacturing
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Minimum Requirements:
This a trainee role and would suit candidates looking to develop new skills and those interested in becoming a competent laser acrylics operator. Full training will be provided, including for the following:

  • The use of CNC machines including Laserscript software
  • Manufacturing using acrylic components
  • How to read production drawings

The work is based at the company's Normanton manufacturing facility. Candidates must make their own travel arrangements to attend work at this location, which is on main bus routes. Free car parking is available.

The company operates a shift pattern requiring alternate periods of early starts (7:00am to 3:30pm) and late finishes (9:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Thursday, Fridays 7:00am to 3:30pm).

The opportunity to work overtime (including Saturday mornings until lunch) is normally available and in busy periods all staff are expected to undertake a fair share of such overtime, paid at time and a half.

Candidates must be of good character; basic educational standards of numeracy and literacy required along with a good standard of health. References may be required.

Desirable Qualities:
We are looking for a reliable and flexible member of staff to join our team who is willing to learn and is able to work shifts and regular overtime. Opportunities for progression may be available for the right candidate.

Duties:
Working with the CNC machines.
Fabrication of various sign structures using acrylic components. The work is varied and interesting, often requiring ideas and innovation.
To work to a high standard and be aware of quality control.
Ability to organise jobs and deal with the associated paperwork.

Training:
Training will be provided for this role as specified above, along with training in H&S and working systems as required. There may be the opportunity to complete a Level 2 NVQ in Signmaking for the right candidate.

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