Overview
Packaging Automation, Knutsford is a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery. The business is now searching for a hardworking and reliable person to join their experienced team as an Apprentice Electrical Fitter to train and learn to effectively perform electrical installation duties on all equipment produced by Packaging Automation Ltd.
About the apprenticeship
- To effectively perform electrical installation duties on all equipment produced by Packaging Automation Ltd to the required timescale and quality in accordance with the job specification/drawings and works order
- To effectively build, test and repair all equipment produced by Packaging Automation Ltd to the required quality and timescale and in accordance with the job specification/drawings and works order
Key responsibilities:
- Build control panels as per drawing/specification
- Wire to safety switches, sensors ad any remote control panels as specified on the drawing, utilising conduit and trunking as necessary
- Ensure electrical safety on all machine builds
- Report any faults or shortages on build to Team/Shift Leader
- Appraise hire machines and take appropriate action to bring the machines' condition/functionality to the current or required standard
- Complete final tests on all electrical work taking action to rectify any faults identified
- Ensure all wiring is numbered correctly
- Ensure all electrical connections are tight and there no loose or extraneous wires
- Conduct and inspection of electrical aspects and ensure compliance in accordance with the inspection sheets
- Load and download appropriate PLC programmes as necessary to ensure correct running of the machine
- Check contents of issued material/components in accordance with drawings/parts list prior to start of build and report any deficiencies to Team Leader
- Attend customer sites with the necessary tools and components to carry out service/fault finding activities with minimum disruption to the customer
- Represent the company in an efficient and professional manner, including adherence to the Company Code of Practice for conduct, appearance and transport
- Assist customers and colleagues with problems that arise offering practical and appropriate solutions
- Deal professionally, competently and courteously with customers, suppliers and colleagues in verbal and written communications
- Adhere to customer's factory rules and hygiene regulations and read their Health & Safety Notices to Contractors, where appropriate
- Resolve situations as quickly and efficiently as possible liaising with the customer as required and report findings to the Team Leader/Design Manager as appropriate
- Maintain all appropriate documentation and ensure that all unused components are returned to stores
- Ensure that, where appropriate the escalation procedure is implemented
- Ensure that the PA service desk is continually aware of progress and issues on site and future plans
- Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the performance of the role
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area and signing of the audit sheets
- Clock on/off jobs to enable accurate records of build times
Apprenticeship qualification and training
Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard:
- Includes release at college in Crewe (CW2 8AB) for practical training for the first two years
- Dedicated mentor for on-the-job training
- Regular progress reviews
Career progression
- Full time position for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship process and based on company finances at the time
About the employer
Packaging Automation, based in Knutsford, are a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery.
Employer
PACKAGING AUTOMATION LIMITED
Address
1 Montgomery CloseParkgate Industrial Park
Knutsford
WA16 8XW View Map