MSD Maintenance Operations Technician Apprentice 

United States, South Dakota 

669724244

Job Description

Your Apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you will be working within ourwithin ourAnimal Healthdivision.

You will learn a diverse and interesting collection of skills and knowledge working with an experienced engineer at our site some of the topics are: -

• Electrical Installation
• Electronic engineering.
• Bespoke parts manufacturing
• Soldering
• Record keeping
• Mechanical engineering
• Machine servicing and repair
• Basic PLC maintenance

After training and some experience has been gained you would together with the site engineer be responsible for all the tasks listed above. You would also learn a variety of skills and techniques at a basic mechanical level via hands on training.

You would also be able to:

• carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment.
• replace, repair, or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
• diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment.
• monitor and control the operation and performance of the plant and equipment.
• position, assemble, install, and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables, and conductors, to agreed specifications.
• carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment.
• Manufacture of bespoke equipment when required using various hand tools plus metal and plastic working machinery.

What qualification will I be studying during my apprenticeship?

• You will be studying towards the maintenance and operations engineering technician Apprenticeship Level 3, with a specific skill towards Electromechanical bias.

How will the apprenticeship be structured?

• You will spend 4 days a week working as an employee within the engineering team and 1 day a week studying towards your qualification.

• As you approach the end of your studies, you will then participate in what’s called the ‘End Point Assessment’. You will be required to travel to a facility to participate in in-person exams. Our company will provide assistance in providing travel and accommodation.

Requirements

Level 2 English and Mathematics

Previous experience in the use of hand tools would be an advantage.

Current Contingent Workers apply

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

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