Manufacturing Apprentice

Manufacturing Apprentice – Silicone Rubber Production
• Completed training in the safe and independent operation of silicone rubber extrusion machinery, producing components and profiles to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Assisted with machine setup, material preparation, tooling changes, and process monitoring to ensure efficient production runs and minimise waste.
• Conducted routine quality inspections using measuring equipment and visual checks to ensure finished products met required dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Identified and reported production issues, defects, or equipment faults to supervisors, contributing to continuous improvement and product quality.
• Responsible for packaging finished goods accurately and securely, ensuring products were prepared for dispatch in accordance with customer requirements and shipping schedules.
• Maintained accurate production, quality, and stock records where required.
• Assisted with raw material handling, stock control, and inventory management within the warehouse and production areas.
• Performed daily housekeeping duties, ensuring production and warehouse areas remained clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Followed company quality, environmental, and health and safety procedures, including the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Worked collaboratively with production operators, supervisors, and warehouse personnel to meet production targets and customer delivery deadlines.
• Developed practical skills and knowledge across manufacturing operations, extrusion processes, quality control, warehouse management, and continuous improvement activities as part of an apprenticeship programme.