Operations Technician Apprentice

Our Production team based in Slough are now looking for Operations Technician Apprentices to join us this summer. You might be a school leaver or someone who would like to retrain into another career. As part of our team you will have the opportunity to learn from our experts and rotate around our Production team picking up the skills and knowledge you need to play a crucial role in the manufacturing assembly testing overhauling and repairing of our dry gas seals. You will spend time in our Machine and Lapping workshops and be given a mini project to work on using Lean methodologies.This role is based from our Slough site working Monday to Friday normal office hours.John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)Operate and maintain lapping and CNC machines to produce precision-finished componentsMasking/Grooving / Spin testing of Mating RingsPerform precise measurements using specialised tools and equipment eg Optical and mechanical inspectionInterpret technical drawings and work instructions to meet product specificationsPerform all necessary duties required to safely assemble and test dry gas sealsInstall and set up seals into appropriate test rigsAssist in preparing drawings for assembly/disassembly tools and fixturesRead instrumentation record data accuratelyLearning & Development:As part of this Level 2 Apprenticeship you will study with Newbury College working towards The Engineering Operative Apprenticeship standard which give you a Level 2 diploma in Engineering Operations. There maybe the opportunity to progress onto a higher level of Apprenticeship upon completion.Qualifications : Ideally Math & English GCSE at Grade 4 or above if you dont have this qualification you can work towards English and Maths Functional Skills as part of your ApprenticeshipDemonstrate technical and mechanical aptitudeEnjoy working with your hands to build test or repairKnowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g Outlook Word Powerpoint ExcelGood written and oral communication skills.Good attention to detail and organisation skillsAbility to plan and meet deadlinesAdditional Information : With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,Healthcare Attorney,Desktop Support,Data Entry Operation,Home Care,Adobe Photoshop Department / Functional Area: Operations Experience: years Vacancy: 1