Model Making Apprentice
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Company: FUNKY LEMON LTD
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Location: Ipswich, IP9 2AE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000023011
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Application Deadline Date: 24/04/2026
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Start Date: 27/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch.
Brief Description
You will be creating design orientated models using traditional Model-Making techniques alongside the latest technologies, you will have the opportunity to develop and add to your existing skills as a member of a small team.
Future Prospects
- Possible progression to a full time employed position with pay increases based on responsibility/skill level
Vacancy Detail
In order to strengthen and enhance our team we require a person who can assist in the production of various types of high-quality models, including presentation models, architectural models, concept models, process models as well as product design and prototyping.
Duties will include:
- The production of scaled models using a variety of drawing types
- Working with a variety of materials using varying workshop machinery
- Working efficiently towards project deadlines
- Working as part of team in order to achieve project goals
Other Information
- Knowledge of 2D CAD, Adobe Illustrator is desirable but not essential
- Experience with using workshop machinery such as circular saw, band saw, pillar drill, disc sanders and hand tools
- Experience working with laser cutting, CNC routing and 3d printing would be an advantage
- Ability to read and interpret drawings is essential
- You will sometimes be required to work away and possibly unsociable hours if completing a project installation
- We would start off training the successful candidate to use the graphical programs and perform laser cutting tasks
- We would then expect the candidate to learn/refine other relevant skills as required to support the production of other types of models and creative projects