Engineering and manufacturing support technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

3.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Engineering and manufacturing support technicians support the work of engineers by the provision of technical support and expertise for areas of the engineering and manufacturing function. This typically could…

What you'd do

Carry out quality inspections on components or finished products

Collect and record production data and report on any non-conformances

Support planned maintenance activities alongside maintenance engineers

Help implement 5S and lean improvement activities on the shop floor

Liaise between production and engineering teams to resolve technical issues

Set up equipment or prepare materials for production runs

Maintain accurate technical records and update process documentation

What you'd learn

Manufacturing processes and the technical systems used in your sector

Quality control and inspection techniques and measurement tools

Lean manufacturing principles: 5S, waste reduction, and process improvement

Health, safety, and environmental legislation in manufacturing

Technical data recording, analysis, and reporting

Basic maintenance support: planned preventive maintenance routines

Engineering drawing interpretation and specification reading

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