Manufacturing Apprentice
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Location: South East
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Manufacturing
Job Role:
Apprentice
Manufacturing Apprentice
Manufacturing
Ampthill - Bedfordshire
Specific Job Description
A Lockheed Martin Apprenticeship will help you to develop the practical skills and knowledge that you will need to join a highly skilled team of Mechanical Assembly Technicians, Machinists & Welders supporting the build of leading Armoured Fighting Vehicles.
The job will involve training in the following:
* A comprehensive range of assembly and fitting techniques on Armoured Fighting Vehicles
* Interpreting drawings and working from written instructions.
* Use of hand tools and measuring equipment.
* Liaise with Engineering and manufacturing team leaders to improve machining methods and design
* Use problem solving techniques to solve process related issues
* Ability to prioritise work load in order to meet deliverable commitment timelines
* Experience of 6 ‘S’ principles and lean manufacturing / continuous improvement tools and techniques
Job Reference Number
2923BR
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of three business areas focusing on Vehicles, Special Projects and Mission Support, which provide a variety of products and services to the MoD and other customers including the Warrior CSP, Scout and support to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision capability. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return, we can offer an exciting and challenging career path. Please note that Lockheed Martin Ampthill work a 9 day fortnight with the site closed every second Friday.
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
Yes
Required skills, qualifications and experience
* An interest in Mechanical & Electrical manufacturing through either practical experience or study.
* A school leaver with GCSE’s to include Maths, English and Science or a technical subject.
* Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and a desire to learn new skills
* Additionally, if you have technical / hands on interests or hobbies, we would be very interested to hear about them. Please ensure these are included on your CV.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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