Rack Wiring & Mechanical Assembly Technician Apprenticeship

Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Assembly team in a new hybrid role across our Machine Shop and Production departments. You’ll gain hands-on experience in soldering, electronic assembly and PCB production, while learning to read technical drawings and developing valuable practical and technical skills.

Forefront of innovative amplifiers since 1989

Bristol has long been a centre of world leading technology. From the Clifton Suspension Bridge to Rolls-Royce & Concorde, the City has been at the forefront of innovation. Microwave Amps follow in this tradition offering over thirty years of experience in amplifier design. Our engineering team use CAD tools and well proven manufacturing techniques with the latest advanced semiconductor technologies to offer the most up to date solutions to customer requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Assembly team. This is a newly created hybrid role, designed to work across both the Machine Shop and Production departments, adding significant value to the business by supporting and strengthening the connection between the two areas.

In this hands-on role, you will be involved in soldering and assembling electronic components, cables, and sub-assemblies, following technical drawings and detailed work instructions. As part of your training, you will learn how to read and interpret assembly documentation, develop strong hand-soldering techniques, and gain a solid understanding of electronic components and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly.

Working across both departments will provide you with valuable experience of different areas of the business, helping you to develop a broad range of practical and technical skills while contributing to the efficiency and success of the wider team.

Daily Duties:

• Learning hand soldering skills
• Crimping of wires
• Ability to be able to read and follow technical drawings/schematics.
• Loom building
• Learn how to access drawing and kit lists from your computer.
• Basic use of Office 365
• Fault-finding and biasing
• Wiring rack

• At Microwave Amps, apprentices have the opportunity to work across a range of engineering departments, developing their skills and progressing their careers

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Independent working
• Pride in quality of work
• A flexible, can do attitude
• Willing to take on varied task

• Essential - GCSE
  - English - 4/C+
• Essential - GCSE
  - Maths - 4/C+

Course: Engineering fitter (level
3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 7:30am- 4pmFridays 7:30am- 1pmUnpaid lunch breaks

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION