JOBS AT RUTLAND PLASTICS

Vacancy for an Apprentice Machine Setter

This new apprenticeship presents an exciting opportunity to develop a multitude of skills in a busy manufacturing environment.  As an apprentice Machine Setter, you will learn how to set up and adjust plastic injection moulding machines for operation and production.  Therefore, this is a role that would ideally suit anyone who enjoys working with their hands, has a genuine inquisitiveness for anything engineering related and likes problem solving. 

The 48-month programme combines college with hands-on experience designed to teach you both the technical and theory you need to succeed in a long-term engineering-based career.

During your apprenticeship you will be working towards developing knowledge and experience that will enable you to:

• Set Injection Moulding Machines (ranging from 25-1700 tons clamping force) to produce components, working closely with the Quality department to ensure the quality standard of production is within specification
• Program robots to efficiently de-mould and deposit mouldings, sprues and runners

Qualities we are looking for:

• Genuine interest in engineering and a mechanical aptitude
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and a practical approach
• Able to work as part of a team, communicative/outgoing personality
• Logical thinking and a love of problem solving

Hours & Salary:

• 40 hour week
• 8:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 8:00 – 15:45 Friday
• Starting at £6.25 / hr for 40 hr week. £13,000 per year. Rising in year two.

Benefits: 

Generous 32 days’ holidays to include Christmas shutdown and bank holidays (increasing with years of service), modern uniform, all PPE supplied, onsite parking. *Healthcare and Life Assurance schemes are offered subject to completion of two years’ continuous employment.

If this apprenticeship sounds genuinely appealing we would love to hear from you.  Apply enclosing a current CV and importantly accompany it with a *covering letter outlining your suitability for this apprenticeship, do not forget to mention hobbies, interests and skills that are related as this may help your application.

*Note applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Email your application to jobs@rutlandplastics.co.uk and mark it clearly FAO Dave Dixon.

Closing date for applications: Friday noon, 22.5.2020

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