Apprentice Fitter at National Oilwell Varco

Failsworth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fitting, Turning, Milling, Fabrication, Machine Tools Operation, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Self-Improvement, Technical Understanding, Manufacturing Processes, Scheduling, Adaptability

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Apprenticeship Development Plan Your Apprenticeship Development Plan will start at our Manchester Manufacturing site where you will firstly and most importantly become part of our team. You will gain your initial understanding of our business processes - taking part in a rotational plan moving throughout our different departments. You will see the lifecycle of our products right through to the completion and shipping of a manufactured component ready to be used. Your hands-on academic training plan is where learning and development really begins. You will take part in a 4-year training plan where NOV will monitor your progress, supporting and guiding you to become a successful and first class multi-skilled apprentice. Academic Year One: You will be in college and on-site spending time working towards your hands-on NVQ Level 2 Qualification. Your NVQ Level 2 will create the foundations for progression - understanding general fundamental manufacturing processes and requirements. Academic Year Two: You will commence training leading to a Level 3 Diploma and you will be onsite at Manchester where you will be part of the NOV team and use their knowledge to further your development - you will gain first-hand exposure in our plant and machine shop where you will develop an understanding of our procedures, policies and values. Academic Year Three: You will be qualified to Level 3 Diploma and will be qualified to set and operate machine tools or other specialized equipment; under supervision you will manufacture components or assemblies to be used. Academic Year Four: At this stage you will be assessed as to whether you will undertake further education leading to a Higher-level Qualification (HE) You will work with limited supervision, setting and operating NOV machinery. You will graduate as a fully trained Mechanical Fitter with continued developmental training. AS AN NOV APPRENTICE YOU WILL BE: Strategic * Capable of gaining a technical understanding of machinery components and products * Capable of finding alternative solutions to problems to successfully deliver fully manufactured components * Capable of working in a changing and adapting environment to meet the needs of our customers Operating * Capable of managing responsibilities according to the manufacturing schedule and timeframes Energy & Drive * Energised by challenges and be driven to reach the end results successfully Organisational Positioning Skills * Capable of communicating effectively to all members of your team * Open to future career development opportunities Personal and People Skills * Capable of developing positive relationships within your team and working towards a common goal. * Committed to self-improvement and development throughout the apprenticeship and onto a career within NOV

Responsibilities

The apprentice will participate in a 4-year rotational training plan at the Manchester Manufacturing site to understand product lifecycle and manufacturing processes, culminating in graduation as a fully trained Mechanical Fitter. Responsibilities include academic training, achieving NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas, and eventually setting and operating machinery under supervision to manufacture components.