Original Equipment Manufacturing Apprentice

at  Dawn Farms

ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum applicant age is 16.
• Must pass the ISHIHARA colour vision test.
• Leaving Certificate (pre-2017) with grade D3 or Higher in five subjects which must include mathematics. Post 2017 applicants must have achieved five O6 in the Leaving Certificate which must include Mathematics.

OR

• Have successfully completed an approved preapprenticeship training course in an engineering discipline and demonstrate a proficiency in Mathematics similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.
• A full award placed at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (EQF 4) which includes proficiency in Mathematics similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.
• In the case where an applicant is 23 years or over (or employed in the OEM sector for 3 years) and does not meet the educational requirements specified above, they may apply through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process.
• Must be available to travel / relocate for 3 offsite phases.
• No electrical experience or prior knowledge is required, but would be an advantage.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong work ethic and positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Adaptability - Flexible to the needs of the business.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Initiative.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Information gathering.
• Report Writing

ROLE PURPOSE

Our OEM Apprentices will be to joining as part of our Maintenance Department to be based in both Plant 1 & Plant 2 in our Naas, Co. Kildare location. This is a 4 year programme made up of 7 phases, 4 onsite and 3 offsite college block locations.
An OEM Apprentice is a trainee technician supporting the maintenance team in performing corrective and preventative maintenance to a high standard. Over the course of a four-year program, our OEM Apprentice will prepare and upskill to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician. The complexity of tasks increases as skills levels and competence develop within the program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adherence to Apprentice & Training Coordinator’s instructions or any other senior member of the maintenance team.
• To have the ability to take instruction and direction, especially in the areas of Health and Safety and Food Safety.
• To have a willingness to learn and develop in all facets of the training program – electrical and mechanical biases.
• To assist in maintaining the building, attics, workshops, production floors in clean and tidy state, completing fabric upgrades and cleaning tasks when instructed.
• Provide maintenance support, entering data into CMMS system, updating equipment records, and participating in continuous improvement follow up.
• Supporting Production Team in achieving targets through machine downtime resolution
• Completion of tasks assigned including, PMs on assets, building and fabric repairs and production line support.
• Following up to date stores and parts procedures, including booking out and returning of parts form the maintenance stores.
• Observing all onsite policies and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• Adhering to site policy directives on environmental issues, i.e. Control and use of oils and greases, disposal of lights & batteries.
• Control of contractors and acting as Liaison Person as and when required.
• Further responsibilities may be added from time to time as the strategy evolves.