Caterpillar
Gain practical experience in assembly within numerous manufacturing areas, whilst working for a global leader and becoming qualified. In addition to comprehensive training and industry-specific qualifications, Earn £16,673.73 circa + Production Bonus.
You will join a driven and motivated team of Apprentices, within a leading manufacturing organisation, supplying the Worldwide Construction Industry.
During your Apprenticeship, you will gain knowledge, skills and experience, while completing hands on tasks, assembling Construction Products, alongside gaining your formal qualifications, which are recognised and fully transferrable within the manufacturing sector.
You will be working in assembly production areas within the business, which are fast paced, physically demanding. You will be assembling components to a high-quality standard and to strict deadlines.
This apprenticeship has been designed to run for 15 months. Your first 12 months are based on working towards your Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing and your skills, knowledge, and behaviours as you develop your knowledge of manufacturing principles and techniques alongside your work skills.
Following your first 12 months with Caterpillar, you will then be entered for your end-point-assessment.
Your end point assessment will comprise of two assessments:
- Observation with questions and answers
- Professional discussion
Upon successful completion, you will achieve the Lean Manufacturing Operative Standard and your Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing.
To be successful for this role, you will have a keen sense of achievement and take pride in the work you undertake.
Key responsibilities:
- Adhering to Caterpillar Values in Action
- Follow and utilise Lean System principles
- Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components
- Using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area
- Support continuous improvement reporting
- Working within the production line assembling Caterpillar products
- Following written and verbal instructions
- Working in fast paced production lines
- Adhere to the Organisation’s health & safety policy and safe working practices
- Working to real time orders and targets
- Completing your qualification within the Academy period to a high standard
- Gaining hands on experience
