Ultrasonic Probe Assembly Apprentice – GB Inspections Systems Ltd

Summary 

The work is very intricate and is carried out in a modern, pleasant working environment. The apprenticeship will lead you into assembling, bonding and soldering electronic and other components that come together to make a finished probe and other accessories such as cables and connectors.

 

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Be quick to learn and keen to progress


• Have good manual dexterity


• Be able to produce fine solder joints (electronic work)


• Be able to glue/bond very small components together


• Work to high standards, as attention to detail is crucial


• Follow instructions both written and verbal


• Computer literate


• Work within a team or as an individual

 

Where you'll work

Unit 22A, Cobbett Road, Zone 1, Burntwood Business Park, WS7 3GL

 

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

 

Training provider

P.T.P Training

 

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, and other relevant guidelines. Identifying risks within their processes and support/carry out countermeasure activities to improve safe working. Manage tooling, equipment and materials daily in-line with supplier standards e.g COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)


• Comply with environmental procedures and systems and contribute to the achievement of specific standards e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards and use the 4R's (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Recover) where possible


• Demonstrate their ability to carry out their role effectively, efficiently and flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet customer's demand e.g. JIT


• Demonstrate their skill and knowledge following SOPs and building their versatility across a number of processes and process areas. Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the manufacturing operation


• Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control. Accurately completing check sheets, monitoring process and equipment data efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology required to meet the quality standard e.g. ISO 9002


• Demonstrate their ability to identify and resolve problems within the lean manufacturing environment using the effective problem solving tools and techniques. Manage problems that may occur during the manufacturing process within the limits of their responsibility and escalate as appropriate


• Generate ideas and contribute to process improvement activities individually or as part of a team through fact finding and analysis to improve the safety, environment, quality, cost or production process. Identifying and eliminating the 7 wastes (defects, over production, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion and processing)


• Demonstrate communication skills which include oral, written, electronic (PC), information boards or visual displays to effectively share information


• Maintains and monitors the work site efficiently and effectively at all times using the elements of sifting, sorting, sweeping, spick & span (5's) within the lean manufacturing environment


• Check components for damage and that they are in a usable condition


• Correctly position, align and secure the components


• Secure the components in position using the specified fastening device/method


• Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions/Standard operating procedures production/assembly specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the production/assembly activity


• Produce components which comply with the specification and quality requirements


• Carryout quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies and deal with quality concerns and defects in line with their responsibility


• Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, inspection/quality procedures and product specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the inspection/quality assurance activity


• Collect production samples at the required frequency in accordance with inspection specification and operating procedures


• Carryout inspection and testing activities using the specified methods and equipment


• Prepare, handle, transfer, and store samples safely and correctly in accordance with quality control procedures


• Accurately interpret the data/results gained from the inspection and testing procedures being used


• Record and report inspection findings to relevant person


• Safely move materials to the correct locations using the relevant equipment


• Obtain and follow the correct Job instruction, specification details and specific transfer/handling procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the logistic/material handling activity


• Move materials using the appropriate procedures, ensuring the materials are correct, safely loaded and secure


• Check materials selected to be moved are in line with job requirements


• Carryout quality checks on materials that are to be moved and deal with quality concerns and damage in line with their responsibility


• Return equipment to its correct location on completion of the activities and leave it in a safe and usable condition


• Perform one processing/finishing operation method e.g. hand processing, manually operated machine processing, fully automated machine processing, combined processing


• Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, processing/finishing procedures and equipment operating procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for processing/finishing activity


• Perform the processing/finishing operation according to instructions and safe operating procedures


• Monitor and control the processing/finishing operation


• Produce processed/finished products which comply with processing specification

 

Training Schedule

• LEAN Manufacturing Operative Level 2 qualification


• Relevant workplace training


• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C and above)


• Maths (grade 4/C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

 

Skills

• Analytical skills


• Attention to detail


• Communication skills


• Creative


• Customer care skills


• Initiative


• Organisation skills


• Presentation skills


• Problem solving skills


• Team working

 

Other requirements

The job role includes different skills and knowledge sections which provides progression within the job role. How will you travel to the company?

 

About this employer

Welcome to the website of GB Inspections Systems Limited - a leading UK manufacturer of Ultrasonic Probes and Accessories, and a supplier of NDT Equipment, Consumables, Services and Calibration. GB Inspection Systems was founded in 1984, and offers a wealth of experience in providing an exceptional service to our global clients from within the NDT industry, with quality products at competitive prices. With over 80 years of combined experience, we have an enviable reputation for offering quality products and services that are second to none. The team at GB Inspection Systems is confident and delivering the right equipment, products and services that best suit our clients' requirements.

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