Introduction

Working with our existing engineer as an apprentice and learn key engineering skills that will help us keep the factory running at its peak manufacturing capabilities. Full on the job training will be provided to the right candidate as well as spending one day a week at college gaining a formal engineering qualification.

About the Employer

KuhnOdice – Protecting people, property and premises for over 50 years.

As Mann McGowan, we’ve been at the forefront of intumescent seal technology for five decades and now combined into the KuhnOdice brand our range of products and manufacturing capability has expanded further. Add unrivalled experience and expertise from a dedicated team offering wide-ranging technical support and true worldwide capability and it’s easy to see why KuhnOdice is synonymous with intumescent technology at its best.

Today from our Aldershot home, we design, manufacture and supply a comprehensive range of fire, smoke and acoustic seals to meet industry requirements, our customers needs and specifications. To ensure the safe compliance on all fire doors and also to develop our product range, we work closely with door manufacturers, glass manufacturers and hardware manufacturers on a regular basis. Every product is subjected to rigorous quality control and most importantly independent third-party evaluation and testing to various national and international standards which is vital to our success.

KuhnOdice is part of the SAVERTO Group, who along with Flamro, Pyroguard and Fireglass UK now provide the widest range of tested and certified products and system solutions to construction and refurbishment markets across the world today.

One-stop solution for fire, smoke and acoustic seals
With the capability to design and manufacture for virtually any situation we provide a single tried and trusted source of everything involved in intumescent technology. This includes complete door systems incorporating matched components that have been fire tested together ensuring complete peace of mind.

Our products include, door edge fire seals, intumescent fire strips, combined fire, smoke and acoustic seals, intumescent glazing seals for 30 and 60 minute protection, acoustic seals, threshold seals and ironmongery fire seals; all manufactured using our own high grade intumescent materials.

KuhnOdice manufacture a full range of fire rated air transfer grilles ‘ATG’s’ for use in doors, walls, ceilings and inside bespoke ventilation systems.

We also supply Palusol® SW ready-made laminated boards used to manufacture raised and fielded and flat panel doors for 30 and 60 minute applications.

What You'll Do

Key tasks:

Operating manual lathe, milling machines and surface grinder to manufacture tooling and custom parts for in-house machinery
Performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to keep machinery running throughout the factory
Creating detailed engineering drawings and hardware protection drawings to support manufacturing and ensure product quality
Programming of several CNC routing machines
Carry out routine health and safety inspections across the factory
Work on continued product development
Work on improving existing manufacturing processes
Perform weekly batch testing on raw materials to maintain quality standards
· An in-house forklift license will be gained to allow for material handling and moving machinery
Conducting regular calibration of measuring devices used on the shop floor to guarantee accuracy and compliance
Work as part of a team
Be prepared to work in a varied role depending on priority tasks at the time
Attention to detail
Work within the guidelines of health and safety policy
Carry out any other reasonable functions as per required by management

Training Outcome

Full time permanent role within the company as in house Engineer

Course Information

Course: Building service engineering foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 up until college starts.

Expected Duration: 8 Months

Training Provider: FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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