Polymer Apprentice

Introduction

Learning about Engel and Demag Injection Mouldings and Actuator assembly production lines in a fast-paced environment, how to perform quality control tasks and technical maintenance of automated assembly lines. 

About the Employer

Coster UK is a multinational organisation that manufacture and supply packaging components to the Aerosol and Luxury Packaging industry.   Coster is a long-established name in the Aerosol and Luxury packaging industry with a proud legacy and reputation for manufacturing excellence and quality.  

Coster has been built on a platform of industrial and technical excellence and with high levels of automation and data exchange in its manufacturing technologies.

What You'll Do

• Operation of Engel and Demag Injection Mouldings and Actuator assembly production lines working on a rotational basis
• Perform quality control tasks according to cycle of control to ensure products conform to customer specifications, taking full responsibility for accurate and timely checks
• Perform competent and comprehensive preventative and technical maintenance of production lines, including cleaning and lubrication of equipment and systems
• Breakdown repairs and reactive maintenance of automated assembly lines as well as packaging and palletisation equipment
  Installation of new equipment/machinery and modification of existing equipment
• Operation and maintenance of material conveyance system (Motan)
• Operation of chiller systems
• Undertaking troubleshooting and problem-solving to tightly controlled and monitored standards with the ability to accurately document changes whilst adhering to quality standards
• Continuous improvement (Kaizen System) – Design, Develop and implementation of ideas
• Being an ambassador for safe working practices and the business’s clean-as-you-go policy 

Training Outcome

There are different career routes, including Injection Moulding Technician, Setter, Tool Maker and Process Engineer within the Injection Moulding industry, all of which require experience.  There are also different levels of Polymer qualifications to work towards, from IMT1 to IMT4 and others.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and Maths - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Polymer processing technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE