Company Overview

Today, Metrol is the UK’s largest manufacturer of gas springs and we are extremely proud to export our quality British engineered and manufactured products around the world.

Summary

Metrol Springs was established in 1984 to introduce gas springs to the UK market. Since our humble beginnings we have grown and diversified into a global business with two strategic divisions; Metrol Tooling and Metrol Motion Control.

Responsibilities

They use a variety of machines to carry out their work. For example, centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines. Electro discharge machines, single and multi-axis Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools centres. Gear cutting and Gear Grinding machines.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex and precision work by machining components. Components are machined from metal or specialist materials using conventional or CNC machine tools. Machining Technicians interpret information and plan their activities. They also set up, operate and adjust machine tool settings. When using CNC equipment, they can produce, prove and validate programs. They inspect components and machinery, report issues and support continuous improvement activities. They typically work in a manufacturing environment. Depending on the organisation, they may be required to work at height or work shifts.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other Machining Technicians. They also interact with various stakeholders. They typically report to an engineering or manufacturing team leader. Typically, this would be as part of a defined or cross functional team. They may also interact with customers, suppliers, colleagues, quality auditors and regulators.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of their work. They also must work efficiently and be productive in the work they undertake. They must work both individually and as part of a larger team. They must work within the relevant health, safety and environmental regulations. This includes the use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment. They are responsible for the correct use and housekeeping of machinery, tools and equipment. All work must be completed in a safe and efficient manner as directed by supervisory staff.

Requirements

GCSE grades 4 or higher in Maths and English

Training

1 day a week at the college 4 days a week at the company

42 Month Duration

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: £7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have GCSE grades 4 or higher in Maths and English?

Work Location: In person

Metrol Springs

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