Summary
You will be creating design orientated models using traditional Model-Making techniques alongside the latest technologies, you will have the opportunity to develop and add to your existing skills as a member of a small team.
Salary will be reviewed depending on age and experience.
Training course: Lean manufacturing operative
Hours: Monday- Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm with 1 hr for lunch.
35 hours a week
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
In order to strengthen and enhance our team we require a person who can assist in the production of various types of high-quality models, including presentation models, architectural models, concept models, process models as well as product design and prototyping.
- The production of scaled models using a variety of drawing types
- Working with a variety of materials using varying workshop machinery
- Working efficiently towards project deadlines
- Working as part of team in order to achieve project goals
Where you’ll work
Barn 10f
Park Farm Barns
Vicarage Lane
Wherstead Village, Ipswich
IP9 2AE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
W S TRAINING LTD.
RequirementsEssential qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent D&T (Grade C/4) essential
Desired qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 2/C/4) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 2/C/4) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Knowledge of 2D CAD
- Workshop experience
- Enthusiastic
Other requirements
Knowledge of 2D CAD, Adobe Illustrator is desirable but not essential. Experience with using workshop machinery such as circular saw, band saw, pillar drill, disc sanders and hand tools. experience working with laser cutting, CNC routing and 3d printing would be an advantage. Ability to read and interpret drawings is essential. You will sometimes be required to work away and possibly unsociable hours if completing a project installation. We would start off training the successful candidate to use the graphical programs and perform laser cutting tasks. We would then expect the candidate to learn/refine other relevant skills as required to support the production of other types of models and creative projects.
About this company
We are a small, close-knit team which produce varying types of products and models. We take pride in our work and care about the detail.
www.funkylemondesign.co.uk
After this apprenticeship
- Possible progression to a full time employed position with pay increases based on responsibility/skill level
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.55 per hour
Work Location: In person