Tooling Apprentice
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Company: PROFILE TECHNIQUES LTD
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Location: WILLENHALL, WV13 3SU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000014228
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Application Deadline Date: 08/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm
Brief Description
Profile Techniques seeks an enthusiastic Toolmaker Apprentice to support the tooling department by maintaining extrusion tools, assisting with modifications, and contributing to new tooling development. The apprentice will learn safe machine operation, work with various materials, and build problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting.
Training to be Provided
This is a Level 3 Tooling apprenticeship, delivered over a 32 month period. The apprentice will attend the training centre In-Comm Training Aldridge WS9 or Telford TF3, 2 and a half days per week for the first 14 months.
Future Prospects
- Opportunity for progression and further training/development within the business
- Opportunity to progress and move within departments at Profile Techniques on a full-time basis
Vacancy Detail
Daily/Weekly Tasks:
- To interpret and produce engineering drawings to standard layouts and specifications
- To safely and competently use various manual machinery such as lathes, milling machines and surface grinders
- To program and operate machinery such as a wire and spark eroder
- To correctly and safely use all hand tools
- To correctly use measuring equipment to inspect completed work, to ensure compliance with tolerances and quality standards
- Assist in the manufacture of new extrusion tooling
- Service and carry out preventative maintenance of tool parts, including dies and tank plates
- Support the production team in the technical assessment of tooling issues
- To assist where required with tooling start-ups and trials
Other Information
The ideal candidate should be passionate about the role, with a keen interest for working in the industry. The candidate should be self-motivated, have a professional manner, Good communication skills, be progressive and self-driven for development and learning.