Introduction

PP Profiles have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity, working with the latest cutting-edge CAD systems, the role will include some days on the shop floor understanding the process.

About the Employer

P.P. Profiles Ltd began life in the basement of a cotton mill in Walkden, Greater Manchester, in 1976. Following two successful years of trading, P.P. Profiles (West Yorkshire) Ltd was set up in 1978, moving sites twice before settling in Batley where we still operate from our 70,000 sq foot site today.
We quickly built a reputation as a reliable supplier of profiled carbon steel to the engineering industry and in 1986 began providing cutting solutions for stainless steel using plasma technology.
Together, we combine our pioneering technology in profiling and post-cutting services to provide the best “one stop” steel service available. Our highly trained and motivated staff enable us to deliver a truly exceptional service to our customers.
With a view to the future, we will continue to embrace innovative technology, striving to stay at the forefront of the steel profiling industry with ever-increasing efficiency.

What You'll Do

Examples of day-to-day duties may include:

Produce and update 2D and 3D CAD drawings to support customer and manufacturing requirements
Assist with the development of technical designs, product specifications, and engineering documentation
Create and maintain bills of materials, drawing revisions, and production records
Work alongside engineers and designers on live projects and product improvements
Gain an understanding of manufacturing processes by spending time on the shop floor
Support quality inspections and measure products against engineering drawings and specifications
Assist with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities
Adhere to all health, safety, and quality procedures
Communicate effectively with office and production teams to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently
Develop knowledge of the complete process from design and manufacture through to final product delivery

How you will be supported

Full training and support will be provided by our well experienced staff and assessment staff at The Growth Company. A comprehensive training program has been developed by The PP Group of Companies where you will be learning to operate the machinery relevant to your role.

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be

Training Outcome

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness
Able to follow instructions
Good practical skills
Interested in manufacturing
Enthusiastic
Self motivated
Presentable
Keen to learn
Good time keeping
Flexible
Positive attitude

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C/9-4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-C/9-4

Course Information

Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 08.00 - 17.00. Fridsy, 07.30 - 14.00.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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