Apprenticeship Program - Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting

at  Etex Group

AN INTRODUCTION TO ETEX

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. By joining Etex, you won’t just be joining an international leader, you will inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever safer, more sustainable, smarter and beautiful. You’ll be joining a company who wants to inspire change.
We are committed to making a positive human impact on the world. In return, we’ll reward you by investing in your development and your personal well-being. Whilst our core values help us develop those effective and sustainable lightweight solutions we’re known for, it’s our people that matter most!
Our diverse and inclusive workforce always strives for excellence. We have over 100 years of experience manufacturing high-performance building solutions. Etex is a company that is committed to success - and when you join us, we’ll be committed to you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful apprentice will train for a period of four years combining practical industrial experience and Solas run academic training to become fully qualified in Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This position is located in Athy, Co Kildare. The successful candidate profile is listed below and interested applicants are invited to apply now!

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

By the end of your training, you will be able to:

• Work with drilling and milling machines and welding plants.
• Work with a variety of specialised tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.
• Install, service, maintain, and rectify faults of machine tools, power and production equipment.
• Dismantle, repair or make and fit new parts when performing plant maintenance.
• Monitor conditions using modern maintenance techniques.
• Write reports of completed repairs.
• Interpret technical drawings and diagrams.

OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Etex has a clear commitment to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and working on innovative solutions for the building industry.
Our ambition is to reduce negative effects and scale up positive impacts. We prioritise decarbonisation, including the use of renewable energy, as well as circularity, with a first focus on waste management.
We engage in a wide range of voluntary initiatives which offer support to local communities through partnerships and social projects. Our teammates know their local communities best, we are proud of the numerous projects and actions initiated around the world that are based on the awareness of their communities’ needs.